South Africa

The Khoi-Khoi and San communities are set to benefit from the industry-wide benefit-sharing agreement (BSA) for traditional knowledge associated with Rooibos.

Legal Aid South Africa (Legal Aid SA) has announced the appointment of Mantiti Kola as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, is in Botswana representing President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa at the Presidential inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of the Republic of Botswana’s fifth President in Gaborone.

Seasoned broadcaster Xolani Gwala has left an indelible mark on South African radio as he was at the forefront of issues and brought stories closer to the people, says the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has departed South Africa for Yokohama, Japan, where he will lead the nation’s support for the Springboks in their Rugby World Cup final against England on Saturday.

The Department of Trade and Industry has launched the Digital Transformation Programme for Black Industrialists which is expected to assist black-owned businesses unlock their potential in the sector.

South African Airways (SAA) has procured four new Airbus A350-900s in an effort to improve the airline’s customer offering and commercial prospects.

Deputy President David Mabuza arrived in Shanghai, China, on Friday for the trade and investment leg of the 7th South Africa–China Bi-National Commission (BNC).

President Cyril Ramaphosa says half a billion will be spent on programmes aimed at providing care and support to victims of gender-based violence.

While regional and global summits do not directly create jobs, they give South Africa a platform to promote investment opportunities, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has embarked on programmes to address inequality and improve the quality of the lives of previously disadvantaged South Africans.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) will start processing claims for the new parental benefits from 1 November 2019 to contributing and qualifying UIF beneficiaries.

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu will head to Botswana on Friday to represent President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa at the Presidential inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of Botswana’s fifth President, Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, in Gaborone.

Cabinet has resolved that further work needs to be undertaken in answering to the challenges posed by the options identified on the matter of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), which incorporates electronic tolling (e-tolls).

Cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday approved the extension of the Lesotho Special Permits (LSP) by another four years.