South Africa

Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina has come out in full support of the investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into the affairs of the city’s Transport Department.

The Competition Commission has welcomed the decision of the Competition Tribunal to confirm as an order a settlement agreement reached with Omnia Fertilizer Limited.

The Department of Military Veterans (DMV) says no new applications for education support for the 2019 academic year will be accepted due to financial constraints.

Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo will on Monday take government services to the people of Diepsloot as part of Public Service Month.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will on Monday host a media briefing with Didier Reynders, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium.

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has encouraged nursing professionals to embrace the principles of ubuntu espoused by struggle stalwart Mama Albertina Sisulu when carrying out their duties.

Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi says while there are ventilation issues with the National Health Department’s Civitas Building, it is not uninhabitable.

Service delivery was at the centre of North West Premier Professor Job Mokgoro’s meeting with the provincial leadership.

The Ministry of Communications has urged the public to use social media in a responsible manner.

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba on Friday welcomed foreign nationals, who have acquired South African citizenship through the naturalisation process.

The Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence Command Centre is making waves.

Public servants in the health sector have been challenged to use Public Service Month to educate the public about the impact of the National Health Insurance (NHI) currently being piloted across the country.

South Africa has held a meeting to consolidate its position on ending tuberculosis (TB) in the build up to a gathering of global leaders in New York later this month.

Deputy President David Mabuza says a comprehensive land reform programme to address past injustices is necessary for the country to move forward.

The Gauteng Provincial Government has announced the establishment of a high level provincial Occupational Health and Safety Steering Committee to centralise the safety function for all buildings accommodating government employees.