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Public Works pays service providers

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Almost 70% of service providers have been paid following an investigation launched by Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia de Lille, into the non-payment of invoices within the stipulated 30-day period.

Let’s talk to reduce teen pregnancy

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With some 82 000 learners between the ages of 14 and 19 having fallen pregnant in 2017 alone, South Africa is pinning its hopes on a social and behaviour change campaign to curb early and unplanned teen pregnancies.

President to receive Job Summit report

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to receive a report by the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) on progress made in the implementation of the Framework Agreement adopted by the 2018 Presidential Jobs Summit.

SARS suspends three executives

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has suspended three senior executives who face disciplinary action over serious misconduct allegations.

Zulu embarks on service delivery monitoring in KZN, EC

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Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu will this week conduct service delivery monitoring visits to the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) service points in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape.

Africa’s potential rests with secondary education

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African countries have set their sights on reforming secondary education on the content by boosting the teaching profession, embracing innovation and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Technology aids Compensation Fund

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Technological advancements have helped the Compensation Fund to pay claims faster, said Commissioner of the Fund Vuyo Mafata on Wednesday.

Women empowerment key to breaking abuse cycle

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The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, says every effort must be made to empower women economically as part of ending abuse and gender inequality.

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.