South Africa

The Black Business Council (BBC) has assured President Cyril Ramaphosa of its “unshakeable support” for government’s efforts to achieve inclusive economic growth.

Deputy President David Mabuza has concluded his two-day working visit to Juba in South Sudan, where he held consultations with various stakeholders and signatories to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan.

The late King of the amaXhosa, King Zwelonke Mpendulo Sigcawu, is to be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 1, which means the funeral will have military ceremonial elements.

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged for the time being, despite some economists banking on a rate cut.

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu says Cabinet supports the appointment of Andre de Ruyter as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eskom.

Cabinet has called on all affected communities in Limpopo, to adhere to the safety protocols, as a measure to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth disease, in some parts of the country.

Cabinet is concerned about the continued increase in material irregularities in the national and provincial government’s audit results for the 2018-19 financial year.

Cabinet has joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in welcoming the three life sentences handed down to the rapist and killer of University of Cape Town student, Uyinene Mrwetyana, by the Cape High Court, last week.

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu says the recent investment conferences signal a strong vote of confidence in the South African economy.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the appointment of a new permanent Group Chief Executive at Eskom is an important step towards restoring stability and forging a sustainable path at the strategic entity.

The Hawks have in the early hours of this morning arrested ten suspects on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering, linked to the awarding of a contact for toilets in the Eastern Cape.

Decision-makers throughout the three spheres of government will soon get a chance to sample the various innovative ways that service delivery can be implemented in the country.

Member of Parliament and former Minister of State Security Bongani Bongo, 41, this morning appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on a charge of corruption.

South Africa’s power grid has over recent years experienced sporadic power cuts that have had a wide-ranging impact on the country’s fragile economic growth prospect, however the recent Investment Conference is proving that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

South African-born Trevor Noah has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Comedy Album category.