South Africa

The Mpumalanga provincial government will this year invest more than R350 million for the construction of the Thaba Chweu boarding school, says Premier David Mabuza.

Acting National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), Lieutenant-General Yolisa Matakata, says the crime busting unit is still on the hunt for five other suspects in relation to corruption on the Estina Dairy Farm project in Vrede, Free State.

Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabathe, in his State of the Province Address on Friday, called on the people of Limpopo to continue promoting unity, peace and social cohesion in honour of Madiba.

The Mpumalanga provincial government has invested more than R13.2 billion in the last four years in the rollout of public infrastructure, says Premier David Mabuza.

The North West province has started a process to review the current structure of provincial state owned companies (SOCs).

After a five-year absence, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has reintroduced Main Line Passenger Services between Johannesburg and Musina, effective from Wednesday, 28 February.

Manufacturing in the North West is set to receive a boost with several industrialisation initiatives that will be implemented in the land locked province, Premier Supra Mahumapelo said on Friday.

Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, will next week meet with all parties involved in the ongoing labour disputes at the Durban University of Technology (DUT).

Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Rob Davies, is expected to launch the 20th anniversary of the Workplace Challenge (WPC) next week.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has made a call to all South Africans to play their part to make South Africa a great nation.

Eskom has confirmed that while Optimum coal mine, which supplies its Hendrina power station is undergoing business rescue, it will source coal from other suppliers.

Energy Minister David Mahlobo has visited the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) to check on developments around the NTP Radiochemical Facility.

Home Affairs has confirmed that it conducted verifications of certain individuals in the employ of media house ANN7.

The Listeriosis outbreak in South Africa has claimed 172 lives and the source of the outbreak still remains unknown.

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille says the severe drought and fires are a threat to growth in the province.