South Africa

Deputy President David Mabuza says government has offered support to farmers who were affected by drought in the Free State, Northern Cape and the Eastern Cape.

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed a court judgment that found a Pretoria taxi driver guilty for trying to bribe a traffic officer with R70 “cold drink money”.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has unveiled the first batch of buses promised to the communities of Hammanskraal, Mabopane and Atteridgeville.

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has called on all role players to ensure a workplace free of incidents and disease.

A people centred health care system that doesn’t discriminate against the economic line - that is the promise contained in the Presidential Health Compact signed by the President on Thursday.

Deputy President David Mabuza says government is implementing several interventions to ensure that there is investment in the township economy.

The Department of Home Affairs says it has noted reports on unauthorized changes of surnames for married women reflecting last names of their spouses as opposed to their preferred choices.

Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu has called on men to help the country reduce HIV prevalence and hold each other accountable for the sexual assault of young women.

Government officials will for the next two days analyse the challenges and opportunities of being in the United Nations Security Council as they reflect on the country’s first six months in the council.

Cabinet has approved the submission of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Bill of 2019 to Parliament.

Cabinet has welcomed investments into various sectors of the South African economy while also remaining cognisant of growth challenges.

Cabinet has reaffirmed its conviction and commitment to creating a safer and secure environment for communities.

The Deputy Finance Minister will no longer chair the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), Minister Tito Mboweni has announced.

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu says Cabinet ministers have been directed to study the final report from the Presidential Expert Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture and revert back within two months.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says implementing the interventions announced during the department’s budget vote to turn PRASA around are among several tasks that await newly appointed Director General Alec Moemi.