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SA committed to decarbonising economy to combat climate change

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Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has affirmed South Africa’s commitment to decarbonising those economic sectors that are currently reliant on fossil fuel for energy in an effort to mitigate against the impact of climate change.

Continued underspending impacts drive to increase access to water

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While commending improvement and progress in the audit outcome of Water and Sanitation Department (DWS), the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation says the underspending of over R2 billion across the department’s programmes negates the good governance being achieved.

IFWG announces RSB applications

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Following the digital launch of its inaugural regulatory sandbox (RSB) in April 2020, the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) has announced the opening of the RSB for applications following a new approach.

N West improves health services

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The North West Health Department says plans are at an advanced stage to upgrade the Itsoseng Community Health Centre (CHC) into a district hospital.

Stilfontein illegal miners remanded in custody

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The 20 suspects arrested during an operation at which a firearms cache was seized at a mine shaft in Stilfontein in the North West on Monday have been remanded in custody.

Transnet, unions resume talks

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Transnet and labour unions are expected to resume conciliation talks at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) this morning following protracted wage negotiations which culminated in an impasse and industrial action.

KZN Premier unveils programme to enhance agricultural production

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube has unveiled the Multi-Planting Season Programme, which aims to provide necessary assistance to underprivileged farmers and ensure that thousands of emerging farmers are trained, and prepared to lead in agricultural production.