South Africa

The clean-up of Duzi River in KwaZulu-Natal is progressing well, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) said on Sunday.

Declining food production and slow growth in intra-Africa trade levels were flagged as areas of concern at the 39th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved a 13.07% average tariff increase for the City of Tshwane Municipality.

A women led police operation has led to the arrest of 263 suspects for various offences across the North West province.

As South African companies concluded their weeklong trade and investment mission in Zambia, the provision of reliable energy was highlighted as a key challenge.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has warned motorists of delays on sections of Witkoppen Road as rehabilitation to the road will get underway on Wednesday.

Unemployment particularly among young people will come under the spotlight when Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi engages social partners in Limpopo.

With South Africa grappling rising unemployment rates, South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has urged the country’s youth to invest in education to be able to compete in the world.

The Marikana tragedy in which 44 people lost their lives must never repeat itself, Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Bavelile Hlongwa, said on Friday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for South Africa and Tanzania to build on their rich history and deepen these ties through economic cooperation and development.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has warned motorists of delays, due to surface rehabilitation on sections of Witkoppen Road, in the north of Johannesburg.

As South Africa today commemorates the seventh anniversary of the Marikana tragedy, preparations for President Cyril Ramaphosa to visit the area are underway.

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the imprisonment of two traffic officers in connection with bribery and corruption in Limpopo.

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has vowed to tackle challenges faced by the public at the Department’s Labour Centre in Pinetown.

The Gauteng Department for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure says it will focus on eliminating potholes on the province’s network in an effort to make roads safe for motorists.