South Africa

The Springboks have through their victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup united South Africa, says Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is encouraged by the decision of the Ford Motor Company to work with government to establish the first Tshwane Automotive Hub at the Special Economic Zone.

An occasional glass of wine or favourite beer is an acceptable means in which to unwind after a hard week of work, however a glass too many of one’s favourite poison is leading too many down the rabbit hole.

While the electricity system is severely constrained, there is a low probability for load shedding this week, Eskom said on Tuesday.

The Gauteng Department of Education has urged parents of learners who wish to be placed in schools in 2020 to respond to offers of placement and submit the required documents.

Deputy President David Mabuza and Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vuong Dinh Hue, on Tuesday met in Pretoria to further strengthen bilateral political and economic relations.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned that the establishment of illegal dispensaries/outlets, online sites and social media platforms for marketing and selling cannabis and related products to the public remains illegal.

Government has launched the pilot phase of a new business portal, led by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended government’s social partners for the good progress being made in the implementation of the commitments made at the Presidential Jobs Summit held in October 2018.

The administration of the 2019 matric exams has been progressing without any major incidents that could jeopardise its credibility, says the Department of Basic Education.

Deputy President David Mabuza will today host a high level delegation from Vietnam for bilateral talks aimed at strengthening political and economic relations between the two countries.

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has urged stakeholders affected by the pollution in the Vaal River to work together and speedily come up with solutions that will benefit concerned communities.

Government has urged South Africans to descend on OR Tambo International Airport in their numbers this evening and show their support for the 2019 Rugby World Cup winners.

Cash strapped consumers will breathe a sigh of relief as both grades of petrol are set to come down by 13 cents a litre on Wednesday.

The National Treasury has called on the public to submit technical tax proposals to be considered for possible inclusion in the 2020 Budget Review.