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Nomvalo seconded to Eskom CRO office

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Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced that Freeman Nomvalo has been seconded to lead efforts towards establishing the office of the Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) at Eskom.

Eskom reports major losses

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Power utility Eskom on Tuesday recorded a net loss after tax of R20.7 billion in the year ended March, up from a previous loss of R2.3 billion.

Collaboration vital to SA's competitive edge

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Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has invited all sectors of business to join hands with government in efforts to stem unemployment, poverty and inequality.

Sasfin Bank sanctioned for non-compliance

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The Prudential Authority (PA) has imposed administrative sanctions on Sasfin Bank for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Act.

Pandor inspires children to dream in colour

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To mark Mandela Month, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor went beyond painting the classroom and painted a possible future for the pupils of Jan Kotlolo Primary School.

Mabuza meets with Moral Regeneration Board

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Deputy President David Mabuza on Tuesday held a successful inaugural meeting with the Moral Regeneration Movement Board for the 6th Administration, at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria.

China lifts ban on beef imports

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China has lifted the ban on beef imports, following a unique decision by the Chinese government after an expert team was sent to South Africa to study the situation of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the country.

Firefighters lauded for bravery

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Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy has welcomed a group of 45 Working on Fire (WoF) crew and their senior managers, who spent almost 30 days fighting fires at the Province of Alberta in Western Canada.

Over R260m set aside for court building repairs

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille says her department has set aside more than R260 million for the repairs and maintenance of court buildings across the country.

Unemployment rate rises

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South Africa’s unemployment rate has risen to 29% during the second quarter of 2019, according to figures released by Statistician General Risenga Maluleke.

Clean River Campaign honours Madiba's legacy

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The Department of Water and Sanitation celebrated the iconic Statesman, former President Nelson Mandela’s birthday across the country on 18 July under the theme “Clear River Campaign”.