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Government makes progress in recovering rail services

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While commuter rail services have deteriorated due to criminal syndicates over the years, government is making significant strides in restoring passenger rail services that are reliable, safe, modern and affordable.

KZN political parties commit to peace, stability ahead of elections

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says the commitment by political parties to free, fair and peaceful elections is a clear indication of the great strides made by the people of the province in entrenching stability and cementing lasting peace.

Sunny Northern Cape shines in renewable energy space

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Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the Northern Cape – with its high sun exposure and wind energy potential – has the potential to be a central part of South Africa’s renewable energy complex.

Government welcomes softening inflation

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Government has welcomed the marginal dip of consumer price inflation from 5.6% in February to 5.3% in March as it views this as a positive sign and encouraging.

Patel welcomes VW's R4 billion investment in SA

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Volkswagen South Africa’s (VWSA) investment of R4 billion in their assembly plant in Kariega, in the Eastern Cape, has been welcomed by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel. 

Your guide to vote using three ballot papers

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With South Africa holding its seventh democratic elections in less than six weeks, voters will for the first time receive three ballot papers instead of two ballots.

Load shedding continues to be suspended

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Power utility Eskom says although reaching 21 days without load shedding is a milestone, it remains committed to ultimately eliminating the rotational power outages.