South Africa

Deputy President David Mabuza says government is working hard to restore the dignity of all South Africans through the Land Reform Programme.

Brand South Africa has announced the appointment of Thulisile Manzini as the new Acting Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect.

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Dr Ismail Vadi, has officially opened the rehabilitated multimillion Rand R28 road in Westonaria, south of Johannesburg.

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has encouraged South Africans to assist victims affected by Cyclone Idai in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

North West Premier, Professor Job Mokgoro, has called for caution on the country’s roads ahead of the Easter break.

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe is on an outreach programme drive in the Eastern Cape this week.

About 2 000 ex-mineworkers, the youth and Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) beneficiaries in the Eastern Cape are set to benefit from a new skills development training.

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has commended the role players who have worked to get the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Amendment Bill through Parliamentary processes.

Government is set to launch the Affiliate Centre which will ensure South African industries move at an enhanced speed towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

Eskom’s Chief Operating Officer Jan Oberholzer has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).

The Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Advisory Council has called for the declaration of a Transformation Week in the country to showcase best B-BBEE practice.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday officiate the handover of three primary schools at Enhlanhleni, Lembe and Ingweni Phaphama primary schools situated in Dannhauser, Newcastle, Utrecht and Vryheid respectively.

Extending the operating hours of the Oshoek/Ngwenya Border Post to 24 hours has been discussed by the Ministers of Home Affairs from South Africa and the Kingdom of Eswatini.

The Presidency has announced that the inauguration of the President-Elect will take place on Saturday, 25 May 2019, in the City of Tshwane.

An innovative initiative by government to supply modern technology equipment to disadvantaged schools in rural areas is set to change the lives of learners at these schools.