South Africa

Finance Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele says pulling out the race card amid reports of obscene looting at VBS Mutual Bank is an insult to “black excellence”.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has clenched two prestigious Kochon prizes for his role and political leadership in the fight against Tuberculosis (TB) globally.

What measures will Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announce in the medium term budget to restore fiscal discipline while balancing it with the needs of the poor?

Municipal managers, who receive disclaimer audit outcomes, could soon have their contracts terminated for the adverse findings, says Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Deputy Minister, Andries Nel.

South Africa has welcomed the product exclusion for some steel and aluminium products from the section 232 duties that the United States imposed against foreign imports.

The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Bulelani Magwanishe, is in Brussels, Belgium, to participate in the 21st Ministerial Trade Committee meeting of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Bathabile Dlamini, has refuted allegations that government is politicising issues of gender-based violence.

The fifth National SMME Policy Colloquium which will identify solutions to challenges that undermine the growth of small businesses and cooperatives will kick off on Thursday.

The 2018 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams got off to a good start as candidates wrote the English Paper 1 on Tuesday.

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has called on nurses to celebrate the life of Mama Sisulu by being passionate about the nursing profession.

The National Department of Public Works (NDPW) has committed to continue to work with all role players in the public, business, labour and community sector to expand the creation of work and training opportunities through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African ambassadors to lead the investment drive in the countries where they are posted.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says several municipal officials have been suspended and in some instances, charged with fraud in relation to investments made in VBS Mutual Bank.

Government pledges to support fruit-exporting sector

Police have shot and killed two men allegedly responsible for the murder of two security guards in Soweto two weeks ago.