South Africa

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry has welcomed the gazetting of the Sugar Industry Regulations.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing away of the liberation struggle stalwart, veteran trade unionist and former Member of Parliament Eric “Stalin” Mtshali.

More than R200 billion will be invested in the economy of KwaZulu-Natal in the next few years, says the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Sihle Zikalala.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the family of former Mineral and Energy Affairs Minister Roelof “Pik” Botha, who passed away in the early hours of this morning.

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) this week tabled its sixth consecutive clean audit Annual Report 2017/2018 to the Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

South Africa requires credible modernised institutions that are responsive to changing technologies thereby aiding economic growth, says Trade and Industry Director General Lionel October.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will hand over 4 586 hectares of land to the community of KwaMkhwanazi in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, this weekend.

Deputy President David Mabuza will today head to Malabo for the 50th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.

With reports that child abandonment is on the rise, the Social Development and Health Departments have called on parents to make use of their services that enable them to ensure the safety of their children.

Unit 5 of Eskom’s Lethabo power station is expected to remain out of service for a minimum of three months following an explosion at the plant earlier this week.

SA Express has announced the appointment of three new senior personnel as part of its recovery strategy to improve its product offering.

The Department of Labour has announced its intention to invest R800 million in agriculture and related business over the next year.

The Ministerial Review Panel has convened the inaugural Foreign Policy Review workshop to engage on the reassessment of South Africa’s foreign policy.

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says the SABC remains committed to implementing its turnaround strategy in order to turn the corner and stabilise.

Philadelphia Hospital in Dennilton, Limpopo, has received a stamp of approval from Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister Chana Pilane-Majake.