South Africa

Crystal meth worth an estimated at R4 530 000 was intercepted at OR Tambo International airport on Wednesday, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday brief the National Assembly on government’s nation building efforts and strategies to intensify human resource development in South Africa.

President Jacob Zuma will co-chair the fourth session of the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC) to be held in Gaborone, Botswana, on Friday.

Eskom has distanced itself from utterances made by its officials at the Parliamentary enquiry.

President Jacob Zuma has urged government departments and provinces to pay businesses, particularly small enterprises on time, within the stipulated 30 days of submitting legitimate invoices.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has met with his department’s social partners in preparation for the World Trade Organisation’s 11th Ministerial Conference that will take place in December.

Government’s industrialisation policy can be realised if bilateral relations between South Africa and Russia put beneficiation programmes at the forefront, says Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe.

Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Hlengiwe Mkhize says there needs to be a proper understanding of the qualifications and skills training required to meet the complex and evolving needs of society and the economy.

Government is urging the public to wear green on Wednesday in support of the announcement regarding which country will host the Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament.

The advisory role of the Presidential Fiscal Committee (PFC) does not interfere with the institutional arrangements of the budget cycle, says Minister of Communications Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane.

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has requested that those accused in the Eskom Parliamentary enquiry be given an opportunity to state their case.

Higher Education and Training Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize has welcomed the decision by President Jacob Zuma to release the Heher Fees Commission report to the public.

The recent approval of the 30-year Aetrotopolis master plan will bring much needed jobs for the Gauteng province.

Environmental Affairs Minister, Dr Edna Molewa, has arrived in Bonn, Germany, where she is leading the South African delegation to the 23rd United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP23).

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has congratulated Seitebatso Pearl Block on scooping the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.