South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has left for New York to attend the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA73), scheduled to take place from 25 - 27 September.

South Africa’s Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has passed on.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on road users to exercise caution and courtesy as they travel across the country for the Heritage Day weekend.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed an advisory panel on land reform that will support the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Land Reform, which is chaired by Deputy President David Mabuza.

The Department of Environmental Affairs has expressed concern that while rhino poaching numbers are coming down, the prevalence of personnel being arrested for rhino poaching offences is on the increase.

In an effort to boost the sluggish economy, government has announced that it will immediately prioritise infrastructure - through the establishment of the South Africa Infrastructure Fund.

Gautengers are in for a treat this long weekend, as the local carnival will once again take to the streets, with colourful parades and magnificent floats, performers, musicians and dancers.

The review of South Africa’s visa regulations is one of the integral measures to be taken in an attempt to resuscitate the country’s stressed economy, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday.

The South African government has sent condolences to the Government of Tanzania, following a boat accident at Lake Victoria.

The 21st Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) meeting concluded on Friday with a commitment to build on the human capital of the country.

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday announced the details of an economic stimulus and recovery plan, adopted by Cabinet, which is set to amongst others, ignite growth in the South African economy, boost much needed job creation and restore investor confidence.

Over 100 Eskom contractors are expected to make a difference in their communities after completing the power utility‘s training geared at skills and enterprise development.

The Department of Home Affairs says applicants of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) -- who are yet to receive their permits due to their passports having expired in 2017, can submit certified copies of renewed and valid passports at their nearest VFS Global ZEP permit centre.

Government has committed to push through the 30% quota for advertising spend as a set aside for community media.

The Employment Equity Amendment Bill and the Draft Employment Equity Regulations, which aim to fast-track slow transformation in the workplace, are expected to be published in the Government Gazette this afternoon.