South Africa

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of a number of state-owned companies (SOC's) have committed to improve governance and ensure economic growth.

The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services plans to facilitate the establishment of 96 Internet Service Providers over a period of three years.

The National Gambling Policy Council has met to discuss the Gambling Amendment Bill, which is expected to improve the regulation of gambling in the country and squeeze out illegal operators.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s first oral reply session on Wednesday will see him give an update on burning issues, including land expropriation without compensation.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura on Tuesday announced the appointment of Dikgang “Uhuru” Moiloa as a Member of the Executive Council responsible for Human Settlements and COGTA.

The Electoral Commission’s Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, says the majority of the new voters, who came out in their numbers this past weekend to register to vote, were women.

Public Service and Administration Minister, Ayanda Dlodlo, says public administration has to go beyond national boundaries and have a global reach to deal with global governance and administrative and public policy challenges.

A new date for the signing of 27 renewable energy projects will be announced following a court decision later this month, Energy Minister Jeff Radebe said on Tuesday.

Government has declared a national state of disaster to deal with the country’s drought and water crisis.

Management and the board of South African Airways (SAA) are working around the clock to turn the airline’s fortunes around.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is expected to address the upcoming Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission’s annual conference that will place the spotlight on improving state procurement.

The Portfolio Committee on Police has called on SAPS station and unit commanders to take proactive steps if they see members experiencing wellness challenges.

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has condemned land invasion at Olievenhoutbosch in Tshwane calling on law enforcement agencies to take the necessary action against those who break the law.

The third Biodiversity Economy Indaba (BEI) has ended with pledges by stakeholders in the wildlife, bio-trade and eco-tourism sectors to ensure greater inclusivity and transformation.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that land expropriation without compensation must be done within the confines of the law.