South Africa

Power utility Eskom on Tuesday recorded a net loss after tax of R20.7 billion in the year ended March, up from a previous loss of R2.3 billion.

Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has invited all sectors of business to join hands with government in efforts to stem unemployment, poverty and inequality.

The Prudential Authority (PA) has imposed administrative sanctions on Sasfin Bank for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Act.

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has pledged to work with relevant social partners in an effort to address factors contributing to job losses.

To mark Mandela Month, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor went beyond painting the classroom and painted a possible future for the pupils of Jan Kotlolo Primary School.

Deputy President David Mabuza on Tuesday held a successful inaugural meeting with the Moral Regeneration Movement Board for the 6th Administration, at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria.

China has lifted the ban on beef imports, following a unique decision by the Chinese government after an expert team was sent to South Africa to study the situation of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the country.

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy has welcomed a group of 45 Working on Fire (WoF) crew and their senior managers, who spent almost 30 days fighting fires at the Province of Alberta in Western Canada.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille says her department has set aside more than R260 million for the repairs and maintenance of court buildings across the country.

South Africa’s unemployment rate has risen to 29% during the second quarter of 2019, according to figures released by Statistician General Risenga Maluleke.

Government has reiterated its condemnation of any form of violence and intimidation during the strike by bus drivers in the City of Tshwane.

The Department of Water and Sanitation celebrated the iconic Statesman, former President Nelson Mandela’s birthday across the country on 18 July under the theme “Clear River Campaign”.

Despite a court interdict, City of Tshwane employees have again brought the Pretoria CBD to the standstill.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has urged bus drivers who have embarked on a strike over a pay dispute in Tshwane to respect the rights of other road users.

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has appointed Jabu Mabuza as interim executive chairperson and acting Chief Executive Officer of Eskom for three months.