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DST launches alternative energy solution

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Pretoria – The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has officially launched the innovative 2,5 kW hydrogen fuel cell power generator prototype unit at the University of the Western Cape (UWC).

"Partnership crucial in forging way to growth"

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We presented the medium term budget policy statement (MTBPS) last month in a difficult economic environment. Our growth performance has decelerated significantly over the last four years.

Health Minister receives scooters to help fight Ebola

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Pretoria – Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Tuesday received, on behalf of the West African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak, 17 scooters, helmets and pillion boxes donated by Medscheme.

President Zuma to attend SA-Botswana BNC

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma is scheduled to undertake a working visit to Botswana on Thursday that will review the state of cooperation between the two countries.

3.84 million tax returns filed: SARS

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Pretoria - With the 2014 tax season coming to an end soon, a total of over 3.84 million South Africans had submitted their tax returns, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

SA strives for zero harm at mines

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Pretoria - More should be done to address mine safety, Deputy Minister of Labour, Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa, said on Tuesday.

Minister concerned at taxi strike's effect on economy

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Pretoria – The Minister of Transport, Dipuo Peters, is concerned at the manner in which Monday’s taxi operator strike adversely affected commuters and the economy at large, says the Department of Transport.

Operation Phakisa to transform public clinics

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Pretoria – The newly launched Operation Phakisa 2 is expected to transform all public sector clinics into Ideal Clinics which will provide good quality care to all communities.

SA committed to G20’s 2018 target

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Pretoria - Despite risks in the global economy, Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says South Africa is committed to the G20 Summit’s two percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth target by 2018.

Committee established to deal with challenges in Parliament

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Cape Town – Leader of Government Business in Parliament and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the establishment of a committee to tackle the challenges that Parliament has been faced with over the past few months.

Power system remains tight

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Pretoria - The power system is expected to be tight due to the nippy and cloudy weather conditions, says Eskom.