South Africa

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says government needs to fast-track reform and make difficult, bold decisions in order to return the economy to a desirable growth path.

Late spokesperson Joe Maila was committed to ensuring that children from impoverished communities do not go to school barefooted, says 1Million School Shoes Campaign Chairperson Thabiso Chauke.

Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) has revealed that not only did the trade industry contribute to 15% of South Africa’s 2015 GDP, but it is also the biggest employer in the formal business sector.

The Presidency on Thursday moved to explain why President Jacob Zuma abandoned a crucial part of the relief he sought in the state capture remedial action review.

Hardly 24 hours after Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba tabled what was a difficult medium term budget, a leading United States investor has announced plans to invest over $1 billion in South Africa over the next few months.

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi says it is critical to work for a productive and stable public service.

The Public Sector Innovation Awards, which aim to promote best practices in public sector innovation as well as celebrate the successes of individuals and teams in all spheres of government, will take place at the weekend.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has refuted claims by the Business Day newspaper which states that he has shares in the Shanduka Trust.

Telecommunication and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele says government will soon establish a task team to engage Telkom on the sale of a portion of its shares to address a revenue shortfall.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has invested more than R30 billion in the past three years on public infrastructure projects.

2017 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement

Home Affairs Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has welcomed the outcome of the North Gauteng High Court judgment, which set aside the suspension of Director General Mkuseli Apleni.

Government’s Mandate Paper proposes to cut programmes that are not aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP) to strengthen the alignment of the national budget.

Government will appoint a new board for power utility Eskom, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Wednesday.

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says he will soon release regulations aimed at implementing the Twin Peaks System for public comment.