South Africa

Labour Deputy Minister Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa has expressed sadness at the passing of Jongela Nojozi, who was a veteran praise-singer and an employee in his office.

Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on Tuesday called for inclusivity and Africa’s active participation in the Africa-EU partnership to ensure the effective delivery of programmes to transform the continent’s economies.

South Africa Social Security Agency (Sassa) beneficiaries, who failed to meet the card swap deadline, will now be able to collect their January grants from 28 December 2018 at automated teller machines (ATMs) and stores.

The Business Process Services (BPS) industry offers South Africa the largest job creation potential across all service sectors, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

The Department of Small Business Development will continue to hand over tools and equipment to informal business owners in KwaZulu-Natal.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all citizens to register to vote and to make sure that their details on the voters roll are correct ahead of next year’s elections.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used Reconciliation Day to call on all to be part of the effort to promote investment, achieve inclusive growth, improve the conditions of the poor and create employment on a massive scale.

Mop up operations are underway at the Sun City resort in the North West after a severe hail storm on Saturday afternoon caused damage to buildings and vehicles.

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has re-appointed Mark Kingon as Acting Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for a further 90 days, beginning on December 13.

Government has encouraged all citizens to take the necessary precautions to have a safe, joyous and happy holiday experience this festive season.

The Department of Women has called on all involved stakeholders to work together and appeal the outcome of the AB Xuma Primary School case.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the final report of the Nugent Commission of Inquiry into Tax Administration and Governance by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed an Eskom Sustainability Task Team to advise government on actions to resolve Eskom’s operational, structural and financial challenges.

Government has on Friday launched a R2 billion fund to help small business start-ups that are geared towards creating employment opportunities and contribute towards the growth and development of the economy.

The Department in the Presidency responsible for Women has urged structures within the African National Congress (ANC) to fast track the investigation into sexual harassment allegations against the party’s national spokesperson Pule Mabe.