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Calls for private sector to invest in knowledge economy

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Cape Town – Science and Technology Director General, Dr Phil Mjwara, says in order for the country’s economy to be diversified, it needs to go through a transition to a knowledge-based growth that will boost the country’s competiveness.

Govt, unions seek remedies for steel industry

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Pretoria - While the public authorities would implement steps to save jobs in the industry, more needs to be done by business and organized labour to create a conducive environment and avoid job losses in the steel industry.

185 000 Zimbabwean Special Permits approved

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Pretoria – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says since the inception of the Zimbabwean Special Permits (ZSP), a total of 197 303 ZSP applications were adjudicated and a total of 185 075 were approved.

2 million income tax returns submitted

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Pretoria - Two million income tax returns have been filed with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the revenue service said on Monday.

Making ends meet

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Pretoria - Rushing customers greet and buy a combo of amagwinya (fat cakes) and hot tea for R6. This is all done in just under three minutes before lining up to catch a taxi or rushing during their daily business.

Beautiful neighbourhood competition to be launched

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Pretoria – Eastern Cape residents who take pride in their communities will be pleased to know their efforts could be rewarded in a new competition which will be launched during Arbor Week.

Minister to receive returning firefighters

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Pretoria – The last group of firefighters returning home from a successful firefighting deployment in Canada, will be welcomed by the Minister of Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa at OR Tambo International Airport this evening.

Public invited to submit comments on draft regulations

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Pretoria - The Department of Small Business Development has urged the public and organised formations to submit their comments on the draft regulations for the practical implementation of the Co-operatives Amendment Act as well as Principles of Good Governance for Co-operatives.

Improved school an injection of hope

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Pretoria – The Olifantsvlei Primary School in Eikenhof is not just brick and mortar, it represents an injection of hope and displays a collective commitment to quality education.

No load shedding taking place

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Pretoria - The power system is currently stable with a low risk of load shedding, said Eskom on Monday.

Health Minister admitted to hospital

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Pretoria - Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has been admitted to Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria, for treatment.