South Africa

More than six million workers are expected to benefit from the National Minimum Wage when it is introduced, says Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant.

Brand South Africa CEO Kingsley Makhubela says the legacy of freedom fighter, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who passed away on 4 April 2018, must be celebrated.

Government is committed to the restoration of the honour and dignity of traditional leadership, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has written to provinces and municipalities to provide them with guidelines for funeral arrangements for struggle heroine, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies and Gauteng Premier David Makhura are expected to launch Gauteng’s Investor One Stop Shop (OSS) on Tuesday in Sandton.

Eskom on Friday confirmed that the man seen in a video clip on social media gifting his daughter with a luxury vehicle in not its board chairman, Jabu Mabuza.

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has accepted the resignation of Eskom board member Mark Lamberti.

The Gauteng Department of Health has issued 133 licences of compliance to mental health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for the 2018/19 financial year.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on State Funerals will hold a media briefing on Tuesday to update South Africans on struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s official memorial service, it said on Sunday.

South Africa has conveyed its apology to the King Letsie III of Lesotho following his recent treatment at the Maseru Bridge border post.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to veteran diplomat, Ambassador George Nene, who passed away on Friday.

Police Minister Bheki Cele on Saturday dispelled rumours that a body was found near the Mandela residence in Soweto on Friday night.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will continue to apply normal income tax rules to cryptocurrencies, it said on Friday.

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has launched two authorities that make up South Africa’s new Twin Peaks system of financial regulation, bringing to fruition a regulatory reform announced in 2011.

Small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) will soon benefit from a programme that will offer business development services and improve access to markets.