South Africa

Government says it remains committed to expanding the availability of renewable power to enhance the country’s energy mix.

Cabinet welcomes the 2019 Budget Speech delivered by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni in Parliament, Cape Town on Wednesday, 20 February 2019, as a framework that has set South Africa on a path where together we are enabled to renew and rebuild our economy into an inclusive and thriving one.

Soweto is the home of the first ever - multimedia centre for children with dyslexia in South Africa.

Despite the ongoing reorganisation, the International Labour Organization (ILO) remains key to fast-tracking the implementation of sustainable decent work deficits in the continent.

Deputy President David Mabuza says government will soon send aid to South Sudan as the country gets set to rebuild as part of the transitional peace talks.

Government is set to launch a ground-breaking initiative that seeks to mobilize all South Africans to become more environmentally conscious.

Deputy President David Mabuza says government is implementing programmes in a way that ensures that the country is prepared and does not lag behind in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

From 1 April, job experience will no longer be a pre-requisite for those applying for entry-level jobs in the public service.

The Film and Publication Board (FPB) has urged parents to be vigilant and closely monitor their children’s online activities, especially games downloaded on various App stores or from other online sources.

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has expressed dissatisfaction with some reasons provided by the department for the delays in the implementation of projects.

Parliament has begun preparations for the 2019 General Elections and the establishment of the Sixth Parliament following the proclamation of the election date by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Premiers on Tuesday.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has expressed readiness to take over services in the 26 kitchens being serviced by African Global Operations (AGO), previously known as Bosasa.

The threat by some UN member states to use force on the territorial integrity and political independence of Venezuela is inconsistent with the mission of maintaining international peace and security among nations, South Africa has argued.

Ninety-three technical graduates have been deployed to provide much needed support to some of the country’s most distressed municipalities.

The Department of Environmental Affairs is currently engaging industry and consumer bodies on proposals to phase out or completely ban plastic products like straws and microbeads.