South Africa

Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza’s meeting with the Provincial Taxi Council has averted a strike by the taxi drivers in the province that was initially planned for Friday.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow chair the final meeting of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) for the 2016/17 financial year.

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Director, Cameron Morajane, has called on the farming sector to build a partnership with the CCMA to help save jobs.

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has cautioned the public about bank crimes that could be prevalent this festive season.

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi is pleased that the majority of Grade 12 learners arrived on time for their final examination today, irrespective of a National Taxi Alliance Strike that has been staged since morning.

The Bheki Mlangeni District Hospital has confirmed the arrest of a suspect for the alleged sale of jobs.

The government of Ghana has deployed a team of senior officials and engineers to South Africa on a study tour to learn more about the construction of roads using the labour intensive method of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has called on the City of Tshwane to conduct a thorough investigation into the high-mast light ring incident in Soshanguve.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Comprehensive Social Security has announced that government will fast-track the introduction of an integrated payment system for the payment of social grants.

The Department of Water and Sanitation will today brief the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on new developments in the department.

The Department of Transport has extended an apology for any inconvenience that might be caused to the learners, labour and businesses as a result of the taxi strike.

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, will this week host the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Health Ministers in Polokwane, in Limpopo, to discuss a range of issues affecting SADC Member States.

Government is currently conducting a Citizen Based Monitoring (CBM) survey in Endicott, south east of Johannesburg, to glean the views of residents about government services in the Lesedi Municipality.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula says President Jacob Zuma is nearing the finalisation of the appointment of the National Police Commissioner and the head of the Hawks.

South African Airways (SAA) is looking at getting a strategic equity partner that is going to provide capital for the airline, says Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba.