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Calls for Gauteng road users to register for e-tolls

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Pretoria - Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has called on Gauteng road users to register for the e-tolling system and get their e-tags, ahead of the implementation of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Programme (GFIP), which could be less than a month away.

Africa, India pledge more trade ties

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Johannesburg – South Africa’s Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies has called India Africa’s oldest ally, as he praised that country for its continued involvement in Africa’s development.

Africa, India trade expected to boom

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Johannesburg – With India emerging as an important economic player in world markets, Africa stands to benefit immensely from that country’s growth, Trade and Industry Director-General Lionel October said on Tuesday.

Voice of people must be heard

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South Africa has been free for the past 19 years, allowing participatory democracy to flourish. Over the years, one of the country’s achievements has been the regular interaction with citizens on issues that affect them through public participation forums - izimbizo.

'Smart pen' clinches tech contest for village school

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Pretoria – A nifty 5-in-1 multi-purpose pen consisting of a flexible ruler, refill ink system, a pencil with stencils, digital clock and a warning system to prevent the loss of the unit has seen a village school walk away as the Techno-Girl Entrepreneurship Programme winner for Limpopo province.

Schools to learn lessons on democracy

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Pretoria – Schools will this week implement a first of its kind programme, which will teach learners about democracy, their rights and raise awareness of the forthcoming 2014 National and Provincial Elections.

KZN premier drives economic integration

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Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has committed the provincial government to open up international markets for small, medium and micro enterprises.

Denel to manufacture new-generation army vehicles

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Pretoria – Armscor has awarded a multibillion rand contract to Denel to manufacture over 200 armoured vehicles to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) over a 10-year period.

Chicken import tariffs increased

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Pretoria – Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies has announced a tariff increase for five categories of imported poultry products.

SA remains vigilant

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Pretoria - The Ministry for State Security says it continues to work with countries, not only in Africa but the rest of the world, to share critical information about terrorism threats.

Work with us to go digital – Carrim

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Pretoria – Communications Minister Yunus Carrim has called on the broadcast industry to work with government in speeding up the implementation of South Africa’s digital migration.