South Africa

The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) will this morning hold a public hearing into the City of Tshwane’s tariff application for a 13.07% increase and tariff restructuring.

Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has announced that the SABC, which has been buckling under financial strain, will over the next 10 days receive a portion of the interim relief it has been waiting for.

Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says South Africa will look at creating an air transport link to India in a push to claim a bigger share of tourist arrivals from that region.

Tributes are pouring in for veteran actress Nomhle Nkonyeni, who passed away on Wednesday.

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has appointed an interim Board of Directors for the Public Investment Corporation (PIC).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Fundi Tshazibana and Dr Rashad Cassim as Deputy Governors of the Reserve Bank, the Presidency announced on Wednesday.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has allocated R18 million to JS Moroka Local Municipality to address water shortages in Mpumalanga.

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says R850 million has been set aside to support beneficiation initiatives by science councils.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia De Lille says a decision has been taken to open up tender processes to members of the public in a bid to curb corruption.

Home Affairs Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza says ever since the department started digitizing the identity applications process, some 13 million smart ID cards have been issued.

The opening of the National Lotteries Commission offices in Mahikeng will go a long way in changing the lives of residents, says North West Premier Job Mokgoro.

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi says indications are that there is a high compliance rate by employers in implementing the recently introduced National Minimum Wage.

The Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has expressed concern at the alleged use of excessive force by Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officers.

Science and Technology Minister Dr Blade Nzimande says progress has been made towards the establishment of a five-year R5 billion SMME fund aimed at helping innovators commercialise their products.

Reading comprehension in the first years of school will take top priority for the Basic Education Department (DBE) in the short to medium term.