South Africa

As South Africa observes Child Protection Week, government has asked all members of society to join in making safety, care and protection of children a priority.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reminded social grant beneficiaries that all services provided by the agency are free.

Statistician General Risenga Maluleke says the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by 3.2% in the first quarter of 2019.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the SABC have made an application seeking an order reviewing and setting aside the decision to appoint Sekela Xabiso CA Incorporated as a service provided to the SABC.

South Africa’s Cape Town International Airport has been named the continent’s leading airport at the recent edition of the World Travel Awards.

Taxpayers with an annual income not exceeding R500 000 will no longer be required to submit tax returns.

Government has called on young people to enter an international contest on social anti-corruption advertising by designing a poster or developing a video to raise awareness on corruption.

National Treasury has welcomed and noted the key risks identified and proposed policy recommendations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during a recent visit to the country last month.

Twenty-five years of democracy and freedom presents South Africa’s youth with an opportunity to celebrate the role played by young people during the struggle for liberation.

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube met with representatives of Tongaat-Hulett on Friday to look at the challenges faced by the company, which could result in job losses.

The Department of Environmental Affairs has welcomed the decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal in the matter involving the validity of a Compliance Notice issued to Interwaste.

A number of key Parliamentary meetings are scheduled for next week to take forward the process of putting in place enabling structures and systems for the newly constituted Houses of Parliament.

New Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says the 6th administration will work hard to accelerate efforts to protect and promote children’s rights.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has heeded the nation’s call for Panyaza Lesufi to be shifted back to being the MEC for Education in the province.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Peter Mutharika on his re-election for a second term as the president of Malawi.