South Africa

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has announced that the department has cut down the time spent on processing Water Use License Applications.

The Ford Motor Company of South Africa (FMCSA) has been fined an administrative fine of R35 million for the incidents in which the company’s Kuga 1.6 model caught fire.

The 2019 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations – which saw 790 405 candidates sitting for 147 question papers in 7 416 examination centres nationwide - have been successfully concluded.

The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation has welcomed the collaboration between the Water and Sanitation and Public Works and Infrastructure Departments in the roll out of the Water and Sanitation Master Plan.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the passing of His Majesty King Zwelonke Siqcawu is a reminder to people to use time wisely in performing good deeds and being of service to others.

The Presiding officers of Parliament say they hope that the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murder of a Limpopo student will ultimately lead to a clear conviction and see justice served and send a strong message of zero tolerance for gender-based violence.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act which constitutes the nation’s unprecedented statutory recognition of the Khoi-San communities, leaders and structures.

South African Revenue Service (SARS) customs officials have started destroying several illegally imported vehicles and clothing valued at over R7 million in Durban, in a bid to clamp down on illegal imports that harm the economy.

Former provincial Department of Education employee, Zukiswa Wana, and three other people appeared in the East London Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, on charges of corruption, fraud, money laundering and racketeering.

Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu has called on the annual Public Sector Innovation conference to come up with innovative solutions and interventions to fast track service delivery.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment which ended the protracted dispute with Africa Cash & Carry.

President Cyril Ramaphosa decided to withdraw from The Chairman’s Conversation hosted by Gauteng-based radio station Power FM.

While encouraged by the achievement of an improved net profit and increased EBIDTA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) for the six months ending on 30 September, financial and operational performance at Eskom remains a challenge.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has condemned the vandalism of commuter rail infrastructure.

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has unveiled the much-awaited National Water and Sanitation Master Plan, to ensure water security in the country.