South Africa

The African Development Bank Group has approved a R18.85 billion ($1 billion) corporate loan to Transnet for its recovery and growth plans.

In South Africa the word tekkie is generally used to describe sneakers, but Lesego Gumede’s Sneaker Cleanic business has ignited a flame of hope for a better future to his employees who wash sneakers on a daily basis.

Meet Makatu Tshi- vhula, a young entrepreneur who went from working at a candle manufacturing factory to owning one.

A venture that started as a passion project for creating ice cream recipes to indulge friends and family during a difficult period in the life of a former architect has evolved into a successful artisanal ice cream business.

A women-led community development project is keeping the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela alive by educating children, and providing entrepreneurship and employability skills to women, youth and persons living with disabilities in the North West. 

The signing of the Climate Change Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa into law, demonstrates South Africa’s commitment to address and respond to the global phenomenon that involves long term shifts in temperatures and general weather patterns.

The Ministry and Department of Water and Sanitation, under the new administration, has committed to continue to ensure the implementation of all water projects without delay, and improved water and sanitation services.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) board has reinstated Zolani Kgosietsile Matthews as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), in compliance with the judgement by the Labour Court.

South Africa has welcomed the declaration of unity between various Palestinian groups and their stated intention to constitute an interim national unity reconciliation government, the Department of International Cooperation and Relations (DIRCO) said on Wednesday.

Police in the Eastern Cape are continuing with their efforts to clamp down on cash-in-transit robberies as well as on the proliferation of illegal firearms.

Despite diverse political party affiliations, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, believes it is crucial to combine strengths to achieve the strategic goals set out in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Opening of Parliament Address (OPA), last week.

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has hailed the various initiatives that were implemented by government to create jobs when many people lost their livelihoods due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has extended his commendation to the dedicated members of the South African Police Services (SAPS) Inanda Trio Task Team in KwaZulu-Natal for their relentless and courageous efforts in locating and apprehending suspects involved in the killing of a police officer in Inanda last year.

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has welcomed the signing of the Climate Change Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa, into law.

Ending gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) is one of the most important areas in which The Presidency has been involved, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.