South Africa

The minimum wage for all Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants, with effect from 1f November, will increase from R83.59 to R88.00 per day or per task.

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has condemned the display of the old apartheid flag during the Black Monday protests, which took place in various parts of the country yesterday.

Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa says all stakeholders in the tourism sector must work together to pursue the all-important radical economic transformation.

The Department of Basic Education has strongly condemned the timing of the Black Monday protest which resulted in disruptions of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

An inspection blitz has led to the closure of ten illegal liquor outlets and liquor being confiscated in the Northern Cape, said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Home Affairs Deputy Minister Fatima Chohan on Monday handed over a smart ID card to South Africa’s Ambassador to Italy, Tembi Tambo, as part of the commemorations marking the centenary of her father, the late Oliver Reginald Tambo.

Jonas Makwakwa will return to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) this week after having charges against him cleared.

A total of 50 JSE Securities-listed companies, including the JSE itself, have been found to be non-compliant with the Employment Equity (EE) Act.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has paid out over R120 billion in refunds across all tax types.

The Gauteng Provincial Government says any suggestion that Premier David Makhura gave instructions or was involved in the transfer of mental health patients from Life Esidimeni to NGOs is false.

When current Transport Minister Joe Masangwanyi leaves government, he wants to pursue his other passion – teaching students at universities. With two Master’s Degrees and currently completing his PHD, Minister Masangwanyi can easily walk into any lecture hall or research department.

The South African Police Service has warned the public against the circulation of false and staged footage of gang violence, saying it does not assist in the fight against crime.

South Africa is in the process of developing its intellectual property policy so it can better contribute to the country’s development objectives.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has called for a non-violent and lawful protest for those taking part in the action against farm murders.

Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says those vested with the responsibility of measuring population statistics should strive to report accurately as false figures could result in underdevelopment.