South Africa

Eskom chairperson Jabu Mabuza says Eskom has run out of its borrowing abilities and that it’s only short-term option is to turn to the shareholder for support.

In an effort to create vibrant agricultural communities and improve food security, the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government will this week launch a multimillion rand Crops Planting Programme in Mkhanyakude District Municipality.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Dr Naledi Pandor has reassured ambassadors of foreign nationals living in South Africa that government is doing all it can to return calm to the country.

An intelligence-driven police operation over the weekend discovered and seized narcotics worth over R85 million at the Port Elizabeth.

MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, on Monday paid the family of the late Jabulani Baloyi a visit to update them about the support that he committed to provide for the family in an earlier meeting this month.

Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina on Monday called on the liquor industry to enhance awareness on the dangers of consuming alcohol while pregnant.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says lawlessness is a crime against the country’s prosperity and stability as a nation, and those who want to upset public order must expect to face the gravest impact of the law.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport will rehabilitate sections of Road D1701 (Sterkfontein Caves Road) as it has noted the development of sinkholes that urgently need attention.

Following unrest and violence in parts of Ekurhuleni, the City has established two sites that are currently housing about 800 displaced foreign nationals, 588 adults and 227 children.

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has assured the public that it is committed to getting to the bottom of the circumstances that led to the appointment of the implicated employee charged with the murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will today observe International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day.

South African companies are optimistic of possible trade leads after the African Down Under (ADU) International Mining Conference and Exhibition.

South African companies will partake in an Outward Trade and Investment Mission (OTIM), which gets underway in Angola today.

The Portfolio Committee on Health has called on interested individuals and relevant stakeholders to submit written comments as well as indicate interest in making an oral submission on the National Health Insurance Bill [B11 – 2019].

The Johannesburg Transport Operating Licensing Administration Board (TOLAB) offices are relocating to 45 Commissioner Street, Life Centre Building in Johannesburg.