South Africa

A total of 317 Gauteng learners are scheduled to re-write their exams after their examination centres were hit by load shedding on Wednesday.

Deputy President David Mabuza says government is piloting a new revenue plan that has been designed to help struggling municipalities collect revenue that is due to them.

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says the country needs to work on the implementation of policies if it is to realize improvements and growth in the country’s sluggish economy.

Cabinet has approved the promulgation of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2019) which provides a blueprint for South Africa’s envisaged energy mix.

A moratorium has been placed on all state-owned companies and other public bodies from releasing any of their land.

South Africa’s efforts to attract investment while also strengthening trade on the continent, are paying off.

Cabinet had commended the millions of taxpayers who have already filed their tax returns, saying proper and efficient revenue collection ensures fiscal sovereignty.

Cabinet has commended detectives from the South African Police Service (SAPS) in KwaZulu-Natal, for securing a high conviction rate in the province, in cases of gender-based violence.

Cabinet has encouraged parents and guardians to support their children as they prepare for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

Cabinet has called on citizens to continually conserve water and use it sparingly as South Africa is a water-scarce country.

The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) has won a bronze award for the successful implementation of youth empowerment policies.

The upcoming 13th annual GovTech conference is set to focus on how the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) will change the lives of South African citizens by bringing together high-level representatives from the government, industry and business to share information, knowledge and professional expertise.

The Department of Correctional Services have introduced a new programme allowing young people to visit their Correctional Centres to experience life behind bars.

The establishment of a smart phone production plant in South Africa signifies confidence in the country’s manufacturing capabilities, Proudly South African said on Thursday.

The Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation says the Vaal River has over the past few months deteriorated and poses a serious social and economic challenge for the country.