South Africa

Employment decreased by 34 000 quarter-on-quarter, from 9 651 000 in March 2017 to 9 617 000 in June 2017, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Thursday.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned taxpayers that not submitting a tax return is a criminal offence.

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane will soon announce an interim board to oversee Umgeni Water in the interests of sound corporate governance and stability at the utility.

South Africa has lost 946 323 working days due to strikes.

Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa has called on South Africans to take pride in their country and promote tourism.

Government has increased spending on programmes aimed at reducing poverty and improving social security for vulnerable citizens.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will on Friday host a seminar on doing business with the World Bank on the African continent.

South African Airways (SAA) has announced network routes reductions to help the national carrier cut costs.

The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) will today launch the National Development Plan (NDP) Youth Brand Ambassador Programme for young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg.

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi says the public must be served and treated with respect and dignity at government’s service delivery points.

The Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is forging ahead to become the new automotive hub on the African continent.

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJOINTS) says it is pleased with the manner in which security forces policed Wednesday’s nationwide marches and demonstrations.

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has urged the older generation to pass on their indigenous knowledge to the youth to advance indigenous knowledge systems through technology and innovation.

The Gauteng Education Department says it has reached an agreement with the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) leadership that all educators from Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School will return to their posts.

The National Skills Authority (NSA) has congratulated Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) for receiving unqualified and clean audits for the 2016/2017 financial year.