South Africa

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana has encouraged South Africans to support the ABALOBI app that tells the story behind the fish on their plates.

Government and its social partners have agreed to put on hold the signing of the International Labour Organization’s Employment Policy Convention No. 122 in favour of developing the country’s National Labour Policy first.

The upgraded Soshanguve School of Specialisation, which specialises in automotive engineering, is set to boost the technical skills and creativity among school learners.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Zweli Mkhize has invited the public to nominate persons who may be considered for appointment as members of the Commission on Khoi-San Matters.

The Department of Environmental Affairs has welcomed the confiscation of rhino horn valued at an estimated R29 million by Hong Kong customs officials.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says government is trying to strike a balance between granting monopoly rights to support innovation, the dissemination of knowledge and addressing socio-economic challenges.

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has arrested five more officials in Lephalale, Limpopo, on charges of fraud and corruption.

Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Thursday unveil the 4th Industrial Revolution in South Africa (4IRSA) partnership and plans for the inaugural Digital Economy Summit.

South Africa is no longer a spectator country in the business of the ocean and fisheries economy, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana said on Tuesday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the unveiling of the new Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) train sets as a milestone, saying they will go a long way towards ensuring commuters are on time and that they are safe.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has welcomed the announcement by global mining company, Rio Tinto, of the US$463 million investment in the expansion of its Richards Bay Minerals operation in South Africa.

The South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) has announced it will be migrating to a new hosting platform for its electronic services in April 2019.

South Africa’s investment facilitation efforts have borne fruit, with the country taking home the Investment Promotion Award.

The Department of Home Affairs on Monday announced that all its front offices in all the provinces are back online and are providing full services to citizens.