South Africa

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana has reiterated the call for a decrease in data costs in order to increase ICT literacy in society.

It is often said that ‘a leopard never changes its spots’ - a phrase known to mean that changing one’s character is almost always impossible to do. However, as far as township economies go - the opposite is true, for these are being turned on their heads.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sacked Advocates Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), it was announced by the Presidency on Friday.

Government has decided to revise the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme in an effort to meet the current as well as future needs of commuters and to stimulate the economic potential of the industry.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to lead South Africa’s celebration of 25 years of freedom and democracy at the national Freedom Day event at Makhanda in the Eastern Cape, on Saturday.

Government is set to open a new manufacturing factory at the Seshego Industrial Park, which will employ people living with disabilities thereby giving them space in the labour market.

South African Airways (SAA) is offering its customers alternative travel arrangements to Malawi following the closure of the runway at Chileka International Airport.

South African expats will tomorrow head to the country’s high commissions, embassies and consulates-general around the world to cast their votes in the national and provincial elections.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Zweli Mkhize has lauded the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and Community Work Programme (CWP), saying the initiative is assisting government tackle unemployment.

“A member of society merely exists. A citizen embraces the concept of civic virtue – of dedication to the common welfare of their community and their country.”

As the country commemorates African Vaccination Week, the South African Medical Association (SAMA) has urged South Africans to find out more about vaccinations in their areas, and to ensure that their children are vaccinated.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has agreed to extend voting hours at four foreign missions to accommodate Jewish voters celebrating the Sabbath on 27 April 2019.

The radio equipment from one of the oldest liberation radio station in Africa has been handed to the Freedom Park Museum in Tshwane.

Returning home to South Africa seemed like a distant dream when Thandi Lujabe- Rankoe went into exile, spending 33 years of her life fighting for her home country’s liberation.

The launch of training programmmes worth R7.9 billion will go a long way to address skills development challenges while also growing the economy, says Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.