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Cabinet approves Mpumalanga SEZ

Cabinet has ratified Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies’ decision to designate the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mpumalanga and to grant a SEZ Licence to the Mpumalanga Economic Development and Tourism Department.

Nchocho to head IDC

Cabinet has approved the appointment of Tshokolo Nchocho as CEO of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), the country’s largest development finance institution.

Environmental internships up for grabs

The Department of Environmental Affairs is inviting young South African graduates aged between 18 and 35 years, who have a keen interest in environmental careers, to apply for a two-year internship programme that will run between 2019 and 2021.

Dlamini takes 16 Days of Activism to E Cape

The Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Bathabile Dlamini, will, as part of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign programme, host dialogues and memorial lectures honouring the legacy of Albertina Sisulu and Charlotte Maxeke in the Eastern Cape.

Work with police to identify perpetrators

Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister Dr Chana Pilane-Majake has called on communities to work with the police in identifying and finally sending to jail all those who rape and murder young girls and women.

Mabuza to participate in South Sudan peace talks

As part of the peace efforts in South Sudan, Deputy President David Mabuza will undertake a regional consultative working visit to three member states of the Inter Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

Struggle stalwart's funeral open to the public

Struggle stalwart Mendi Msimang will be buried on Saturday at a Special Official Funeral that will be open to the public to attend, says the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on State Funerals.

Better deal on the cards for SA actors

The National Assembly has approved redrafted versions of the Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill, the Copyright Amendment Bill and the National Gambling Amendment Bill, says Parliament’s spokesperson Moloto Mothapo.

Unite during Reconciliation Month

South Africans have been urged to use this year’s Reconciliation Month to reach out to one another as the country continues to build a united and prosperous nation.

Batohi's appointment hope for GBV battle

Women Minister Bathabile Dlamini has congratulated Advocate Shamila Batohi on her appointment as National Director of Public Prosecutions, saying it gives hope for the fight against gender-based violence.