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Gina explores economic opportunities in Port Nolloth

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Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Nomalungelo Gina, will be visiting Port Nolloth to assess available economic opportunities in various towns in the Namakwa District Municipality, for the benefit of residents.

Petrol price comes down in May

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The price of petrol is set to come down by nine cents a litre as of Wednesday, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announced.

Public Enterprises welcomes SAA business rescue practitioners exit

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The Department of Public Enterprises has welcomed the notice of substantial implementation filed by the Business Rescue Practitioners (BRP), which signals the exit of the BRPs at South African Airways (SAA) since the process started in December 2019.

Captive lion industry a risk to wild lion conservation

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A High-Level Panel appointed to review policies has recommended that South Africa halt the captive breeding of lions, keeping lions in captivity, and using captive lions or their derivatives commercially.

Pfizer vaccine hits SA shores

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The country’s vaccination programme on Sunday reached a welcomed milestone with Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, announcing the arrival of the first batch of the Pfizer vaccination doses.

Workers make SA a better place

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the efforts of workers amidst the ongoing fight against COVID-19.

Changing the lives of workers

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There have been meaningful changes to the lives of workers in South Africa over the years, says Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi.

Land handed to Covie community

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As part of government’s effort to accelerate land reform, Deputy President David Mabuza has handed over 764 000 hectares of land to the Covie community after a successful land settlement claim.

Cutting edge multimedia centre opens at Vhembe TVET College

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The MTN SA Foundation has unveiled a multimedia centre with 20 workstations adapted to cater for deaf, blind and partially sighted students at the Vhembe Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College in Matwarela Sibasa, Limpopo.

Improving services at licence testing centres

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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed concern at preliminary investigations suggesting that corruption is the reason for the unavailability of booking slots at various Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) in Gauteng.

Social relief distress grant comes to an end

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a reminder that the R350 Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant for unemployed people, comes to an end on 30 April 2021.