South Africa

Home Affairs acting Director-General Thulani Mavuso has welcomed the appointment of Dr Siyabonga Cwele as Minister of Home Affairs.

Deputy President David Mabuza says the judicial commission that is currently underway and probing allegations of State capture should be allowed to do its work without interference.

South Africa has expressed its concern about the deteriorating human rights violations in Myanmar and has called for an end to the human suffering experienced by the Rohingya people.

Concerns raised by stakeholders in the agricultural sector on expropriation of land without compensation will be addressed with care and sensitivity, Deputy President David Mabuza said on Thursday.

The Free State Department of Labour has assisted clients with Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) claims during the department’s community outreach campaign.

Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Rob Davies on Thursday launched the R985 million industrial complex, Komatsu campus, saying the launch demonstrates the confidence that business has in the South African manufacturing sector.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has added Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams to his Cabinet as the Minister of Communications.

Minister Jeff Radebe has officially launched the Women of Fortitude campaign aimed at honouring the legacy of Mama Albertina Sisulu.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has increased the repurchase rate (repo) by 25 basis points, effective 23 November, Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced on Thursday.

Deputy President David Mabuza says a well-managed land reform process can and should be used to promote the entry of new players into the agricultural sector without materially disrupting existing production capabilities in the country.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has welcomed a ruling by the Constitutional Court granting an extension for the Electoral Commission to update the voters’ roll with addresses for all voters to November 2019.

Government has welcomed the 208 year sentence handed down to a serial rapist who for years stalked and preyed on young women and schoolgirls in Mdantsane and East London.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on municipalities to prepare for and remove obstacles to investment.

As government launches this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence on Sunday, Cabinet ministers will undertake events throughout the country through community-engagement initiatives.

Cabinet has congratulated the South African engineers involved in the historic development of the longest suspension bridge in Africa.