South Africa

With more holidaymakers gravitating towards the coast, the City of Cape Town has increased the number of lifeguards on its beaches.

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has instructed Eskom’s new board to take decisive action to address challenges of leadership, governance, ethics and liquidity.

The South African Revenue Service will collect the Sugary Beverages Levy (SBL) from 1 April 2018.

National Treasury and the Financial Services Board (FSB) have published regulations to improve customer experience in the insurance services sector.

Five municipalities are set to face water restrictions until they make payment arrangements with the Department of Water and Sanitation, and water boards.

President Jacob Zuma has announced that government will introduce fully subsidised free higher education and training for poor and working class South African undergraduate students, starting in 2018 with students in their first year of study at public universities.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has granted power parastatal Eskom an average percentage price increase of 5.23% for the 2018/19 financial year.

The province of KwaZulu-Natal is ready for holiday makers who have started descending on the coastal province from across the country and the neighbouring states.

President Jacob Zuma has encouraged South Africans to work together to bridge the divide created by the country’s past and to move towards a united society in commemoration of the Day of Reconciliation.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says beneficiaries who use banks, ATM's and merchant outlets can expect their pay from 1 January 2018 despite the day falling on a public holiday.

The South African National Parks’ Northern Region will be showcasing the rich culture, fauna and flora and beautiful landscapes this festive season in two of its national parks, located in the Limpopo Province.

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba will today meet with various stakeholders to discuss developments at retail holding company Steinhoff International.

National Treasury has published the second draft of the Carbon Tax Bill for introduction in Parliament as well as for public comment.

Whilst South Africa has made progress in political freedom, the country has a long way to go in dealing with issues of social cohesion and economic equalities.

The Eastern Cape Department of Transport has stepped up its operations to enforce traffic law and promote road safety as citizens prepare for the festive season rush.