South Africa

Eskom has welcomed Nersa’s approval of the consultation process for the power utility’s 2018/19 revenue applications.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says any funds that are being considered to help address South African Airways (SAA) maturing debt will have to be appropriated through a special appropriations bill that will be introduced to Parliament.

Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa is expected to attend the Tourism Expo in Tokyo, Japan, from 21 – 24 September.

About 4 000 lower-income households in Cape Town are expected to benefit from affordable housing developments on well-located City-owned land.

The Department of Forestry and Fisheries says it has not taken a decision on the total allowable catch (TAC) for West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) for the 2017/18 fishing season.

The Department of Water and Sanitation is working with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Public Protector to finalise their investigations into the department.

Environmental Affair Minister, Dr Edna Molewa, has welcomed the arrest of a Chinese national for rhino horn smuggling and the recent sentencing of a poacher to 20 years imprisonment.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des Van Rooyen says the department is providing support to municipalities that were flagged as having performed poorly in the Auditor General’s latest report.

President Jacob Zuma says the National Development Plan needs to be aligned to the country’s budget, or else it will not live up to all it promises.

South African companies are pleased with the progress they are making at the World Food Moscow International Food Exhibition, which is currently underway in the Russian capital.

Eskom has rescheduled electricity interruptions to three Eastern Cape municipalities following non-payment of their bills.

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has congratulated Sim Tshabalala on his appointment as the sole Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Bank Group Ltd.

Priscilla Ogunbanjo, the Director for Examination and Assessment, says just over 798 000 learners have enrolled to write this year’s matric exams, which start on 16 October.

The families of the Life Esidimeni tragedy say there is hope that justice will be served and accountability taken for the loss of lives of mental health patients, who died between 23 March and 19 December 2016 in Gauteng.

President Jacob Zuma has described Steve Biko as a hero who was not afraid to speak his mind and fight the good fight for freedom.