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UPDATE: Latest on fuel price hike interventions

Due to concerns about the recent fuel price hike, President Cyril Ramaphosa has convened a meeting of the Ministers in the Economic Cluster to discuss the current fuel prices and deliberate on interventions government can make.

Young people making it in farming

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Minister Senzeni Zokwana says the nominees and recipients of the Youth in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (YAFF) awards is further proof that the youth are interested in these sectors.

Dlamini seeks better deal for women

The structural inequalities that have historically excluded women from the development processes of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) nations must be reversed, says Minister of Women Bathabile Dlamini.

SA and Ghana solidify bilateral relations

President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Ghanaian counterpart President Nana Akufo-Addo have entered into a Bi-National Commission (BNC) to forge a firmer strategic partnership.

BEE Commission sets the record straight

Government and other organs of state should reject Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) certificates issued by verification agencies not accredited by the South African National Accreditation Systems.

SA sets up body to manage marine pollution

The National Department of Transport has -- for the first time in the history of the South African maritime transport sector -- established an Incident Management Organisation (IMOrg).

Men pledge: Change begins with me

“I pledge not to commit violence and to act when I see violence against women and children. I pledge to teach those in my care the values of human dignity, equality and respect.”

SA medical students graduate from Cuba

Minister in the Presidency, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, says the medical graduates from the Nelson Mandela-Fidel Castro (NMFC) programme in Cuba is a boost for the country’s efforts to implement the National Health Insurance (NHI).

BRICS commits to multilaterism

BRICS Trade Ministers have affirmed their commitment to a multilateral trading system as a tool to promote greater inclusivity.

SA, Ghana upgrade relations

Relations between South Africa and Ghana will experience a new impetus as the two countries have upgraded their relations to a Bi-National Commission (BNC).