South Africa

Cabinet says it is satisfied that the end-of-year examinations currently taking place at schools and other learning institutions are going ahead unhindered.

While government remains committed to initiatives geared towards growing the economy, it has called on South Africans to join in the efforts.

Cabinet has welcomed the recent State visits by Senegalese President Macky Sall and Indonesia’s Sultan Husain Abubakar Syah of Tidore.

Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has called on all citizens to play their part responsibly and together build a united, non-racist, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa.

Cabinet has welcomed the decision of the World Rugby Council to recommend South Africa as the preferred host country for the Rugby World Cup in 2023.

Cabinet has called on South African citizens to educate one another on the rights of women and children, and on the various recourse mechanisms that exist to help victims of violence.

Cabinet has urged communities around the country to partner with government and law enforcement agencies to combat crime.

Cabinet has thanked all South Africans for celebrating the centenary of the struggle stalwart Oliver Reginald Tambo, Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said on Thursday.

Public Works Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko has announced the appointment of Yvonne Mbane as the Independent Development Trust’s (IDT) new interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, says society must work together to ensure that mental health rights become human rights and enjoy full protection.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says there are government mechanisms in place to encourage state institutions and the private sector to procure local products.

The two suspects arrested for running an illegal abalone processing facility worth R5 million are expected in the Kuilsriver Magistrate’s Court, Cape Town, this morning.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the hoisting of the old South African flag by those who participated in a protest organised by Western Cape farmers against farm murders.

A transfer of funds from the Department of Public Works (DPW) to the Independent Development Trust (IDT), to help the organisation get back on its feet, has been approved by National Treasury.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says R1 billion will be allocated to the newly announced fund for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as government makes a push to empower small businesses, especially those in the townships.