South Africa

The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has bulked up security at the country’s points of entry to ensure the protection of big cats and other wildlife.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his courtesy visit to Namibia paves the way for South Africa to work side by side with the neighbouring country on matters of economic and trade relations.

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has arrived in Luanda, Angola, for his working visit.

Entrepreneurs are set to benefit from an investment of R1.5 billion, says Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has called for the Mediosa contract to be scrapped, adding that it is a service that is not needed in South Africa.

While the recovery from the global financial crisis is on track, the end of high global liquidity will impact on capital flows, creating challenges for central banks at a time when their political independence is being questioned, says Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago.

Science and Technology Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has urged companies to seize the opportunity presented by the Research and Development (R&D) tax incentive programme.

The Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, says he is pleased that workers at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) will return to work after a protracted strike.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is on course to achieving one of its key goals to manage and pay social grants without the use of a third party contractor.

Former ANC National Communication Manager, Khusela Diko, has been appointed as the spokesperson for President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies has welcomed Whirlpool South Africa’s R100 million investment that is expected to create 100 jobs.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is leading a delegation of companies on an Outward Selling and Investment Mission (OSIM) to Canada, which gets underway today.

Cape Town Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson says the city’s interventions, along with the water savings efforts of residents, have seen the consumption drop to just over 500 million litres a day (MLD) this year.

As the nation celebrates the 100th anniversary of President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and Nontsikelelo Albertina Sisulu, South Africans should use the occasion to unite and build the country, says Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa.

Senior public servants in Gauteng have all signed a pledge recommitting to serve the public with dignity and high standards of accountability.