South Africa

The Department of Environmental Affairs is currently engaging industry and consumer bodies on proposals to phase out or completely ban plastic products like straws and microbeads.

Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has announced a R3.5 billion stimulus and recovery plan with measures that will ensure that government gives priority to the areas of economic activity that will have the greatest impact on youth, women and small businesses.

All labour brokers have to register themselves with the Department of Labour before getting into the business of placing work seekers in the job market.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed government to joining the disability sector of South Africa on a journey towards the full empowerment of people with disabilities.

National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, has condemned the brutal vigilante attack and subsequent killing of a Limpopo man over the past weekend.

Gauteng businesspeople say they are ready to access the Asian market and secure opportunities during the 44th Foodex Trade Fair.

The 131 projects that have been approved under the Black Industrialists Scheme have resulted in increased investments and job creation.

The National Assembly has passed the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill (TKLB).

Deputy President David Mabuza will be in the National Assembly this afternoon for oral replies to questions by Members of Parliament.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African employers to observe 8 May, the day of National and Provincial elections, as a public holiday and encourage staff to use the day to exercise their right to vote.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged road users to be vigilant and obey the rules of the road at all times.

Acquisition of land by the State, including expropriation and compensation, should be underpinned by a new Land Redistribution Bill, a Land Demand Survey and decentralisation of beneficiary selection to local area-based processes at municipal level.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga and Angolan Education Deputy Minister on Tuesday visited the Esikhisini Primary School in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria, to observe the strides being made in South Africa to improve learning outcomes at the Early Childhood Development phase.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s proclamation of the 2019 National and Provincial Elections, due to take place on 8 May.

Minister of Transport, Dr Blade Nzimande, has expressed his condolences to the families and friends of the six people who died in an accident in Kameeldrift, Gauteng, on the R573 Moloto road.