South Africa

South Africa’s business confidence index declined by 0.3 index points in June, dropping below the level of a year ago.

As the #100MenMarch reaches the Union Buildings, the South African Police Services (SAPS) management has committed to making South Africa safer for women and children.

The national vacancy rate within government has declined to 6.2%, an improvement from the 7.6% of the previous quarter.

Representatives of various sectors of society have this morning expressed support for the #100MenMarch, which is now underway in Tshwane.

Despite the fact that abortion is legal in South Africa, it is estimated that between 52% and 58% of the estimated 260 000 abortions that take place in South Africa every year are illegal.

As marchers gather for today’s #100MenMarch in Pretoria, Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) acting Director-General Phumla Williams has urged more people to support the cause.

Eskom has welcomed McKinsey’s apology to South Africa for its role in State capture.

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has urged citizens to engage government as the national Imbizo Focus Week gets into full swing.

Due to ongoing drought conditions in parts of the country, the Department of Water and Sanitation has advised the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro to increase water restrictions from 25 to 30%.

Men of action from all over the nation are gearing up to be part of the historic 100 Men March for no Violence against Women and Children.

Clients of troubled VBS Mutual Bank will now be able to access their funds after intervention from National Treasury.

Scores of people are expected to descend on the capital city this morning to pledge their support of the #100MenMarch in an effort to stop violence against women and children.

The Western Cape Department of Water and Sanitation says the prevailing water restrictions will remain in force until dam levels reach more than 85% as a collective average of the dams in the Western Cape.

Government has dismissed claims that it appointed kwaito musician Arthur Mafokate as ambassador of its #100MenMarch.

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) will work closely with the BRICS New Development Bank in rolling out programmes that will benefit young people, says NYDA Chairperson Sifiso Mtsweni.