South Africa

Eskom expects to implement various stages of load shedding over the weekend.

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says mines should use their Social and Labour Plans (SLP) to create more impactful projects – like clinics and hospitals – in the areas that they mine in.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says South Africa has welcomed the opportunity to share its views and insights at the 11th International Meeting of High-Ranking officials responsible for security matters.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation to transfer roles and responsibilities to the Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government will continue to engage nationally and internationally about the moral and political need to respect the rights of LGBTQIA+.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Madam Justice Mahube Betty Molemela as President of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) starting from 1 June.

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development will lead a delegation to Malawi for the extradition hearing of controversial pastor Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary.

Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Boitumelo Moloi told employers that the department has noted with concern that the agricultural and mining sector employers are employing undocumented foreign nationals.

The Department of Social Development will on Sunday launch the Child Protection Week campaign in Houtbay, Cape Town.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says in any coalition arrangement the party that received the most votes should lead for the will of the people to be upheld.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to forge ahead with the roll-out of the R100 million Youth Empowerment Fund, aimed at supporting youth owned businesses and creating successful young entrepreneurs.

As part of comprehensive farmer support, government says it will continue to implement steps to capacitate emerging farmers with requisite skills and mentorship programmes based on their needs.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed the arrest of a Rwandan fugitive.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nomasonto Motaung, says the communication sector is an important element through which people on the continent can have access to information and are empowered to make decisions on Africa’s development.

The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has hiked the repurchase rate (repo rate) by 50 basis points to 8.25%.