South Africa

Pretoria - The Competition Commission has reached a settlement with 15 construction firms, who have agreed to pay fines to the tune of R1.46 billion for collusive tendering.

Cape Town – South Africa, with its vast renewable energy resources such as solar power, has the potential to become one of the world’s fastest growing economic hubs, according to Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Pretoria – Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has reiterated that the amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) Bill respond to the growth in the formalisation of work in the labour market, and aligns the BCEA with the Labour Relations Act (LRA) in addressing labour broking.

Pretoria - Calls for an independent probe into the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) are not new, says the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) on Monday.

Kempton Park – The Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises, Bulelani Magwanishe, says government stands ready to help the youth realise their dreams.

Johannesburg - The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has introduced the Agribusiness and Young Farmer of the Year Awards to attract more young people into the sector.

Pretoria – A partnership between the Department of Labour and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has created 21 234 new jobs.

Pretoria – Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant says her department will, together with other role players, convene a labour relations indaba, where the future of collective bargaining and social dialogue, among others, will be discussed.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says Madiba’s doctors are doing everything they can to ensure the former statesman is comfortable.

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) is currently working on wage negotiations with recognised labour unions, contrary to media reports that strike action is on the horizon, said the airline.

Pretoria – Former President Nelson Mandela’s condition has deteriorated, with the Presidency saying he is now in a critical condition.

Pretoria – Government has recommitted itself to a clean, accountable public service on Public Service Day, says Minister of Public Service and Administration, Lindiwe Sisulu.

Pretoria - Artists need to stand up and register as businesses and brands in order to change their lives for the better, says Creative Industry Task Team member and Ladysmith Black Mambazo Manager, Dr Romeo Qetsimani.

Pretoria – The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government joined residents who came out in large numbers to witness the fourth leg of the 2013 KZN Winter Air Tour.

Pretoria –When Stoni Madlala moved to Lotus Park in Northdale, Pietermaritzburg in 1995 the place was peaceful and residents lived in harmony.