South Africa

The Basic Education Department (DBE) has rejected what it calls the “misrepresentation of facts regarding some of the content” in its Life Orientation subject.

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Ravi Pillay has brought smiles to Buhle Bengqondo by donating the Co-operative with much-needed equipment.

In the build-up to the South Africa Investment Conference and the Africa Investment Forum, taking place next month, the Gauteng Provincial Government is hosting the Southern Africa-Europe CEO Dialogue.

According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa on Tuesday, South Africa’s unemployment rate increased by 0.1 of a percentage point to 29.1% in the third quarter of 2019.

The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation has welcomed the assurance by Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu that while there are challenges with the availability of water in Gauteng, the department has the matter under control.

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says Eskom cannot remain in its current structure and that the business model needs to be changed to eventually reach a stage where the country will have a stable electricity supply.

South Africa’s unemployment rate has gone up by 0.1% to reach 29.1% in the third quarter of 2019, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Tuesday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South African businesswomen that government is hard at work to ensure women are prioritised in government’s budget.

The Department of Military Veterans (DMV) has apologised for the delays in processing beneficiaries’ school and tuition fees.

The 25 South African school principals, who spent two weeks in China on a study initiative, have returned home.

The North West Department of Health has called on women seeking to terminate their pregnancies to use safe public health facilities.

South Africans will be able to watch the 2019 Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and England on SABC 2.

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan is today expected to give further details on plans for power utility Eskom.

If every citizen plays their part to save water, the country will be able to avert water shedding, says Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.

From the Boks’ strong showing in the Rugby World Cup underway in Japan, to the unforgettable performance of the Ndlovu Youth Choir on the international stage – these are just some of the national highlights that South Africans can be proud of.