South Africa

Plans for the annual shutdown of the coal export line at the Transnet Freight Rail are at an advanced stage.

The Department of Mineral Resources has expressed concern at the accidents that have occurred at Sibanye-Stillwater mine, following the death of a miner on Tuesday.

Thato Ditsele had a dream of becoming a successful young businesswoman. However, with only R5000 in her bank account, for a while this remained as such - only a dream.

The Basic Education Department has extended the deadline for comments on a policy that seeks to educate learners about abortion and pregnancy prevention methods as part of the school curriculum until the 30 July 2018.

The National Treasury says the new the Insurance Act will come in effect on 1 July 2018.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the cash injection by Mercedes-Benz in South Africa is proof of its confidence in the economy.

Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has described the late Ambassador Billy Modise as a Picasso in the art of diplomacy.

A passionate family man with intellectual prowess, who loved learning, is the way Tshepo Modise would describe his late uncle and former Ambassador Billy Modise.

The National Institute Community Development and Management (NICDAM) has called on all organisations to join the national #100MenMarch to stop violence against women and children.

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana says social media platforms like Facebook have become more than just a networking site, they are now used for news, marketing and even campaigning.

The South African Post Office (Sapo) has swapped over one million social grants beneficiaries to the new South African Social Security (SASSA) card which is being issued by Postbank.

In the first quarter of 2018 the total number of jobs increased by 56 000 from the previous quarter, bringing the total number of persons employed in the formal non-agricultural sector to 9 838 000.

For many young people, getting a job without experience can prove to be tough. Many young people find themselves between a rock and a hard place: you need experience to get a job and a job to get experience.

Members of the public are urged to come forward with any information related to the murder of two members of the South African Police Service in separate incidents.

The Department of Labour has called upon employers who come across individuals selling labour law posters to report them to the police.