South Africa

The Cabinet Lekgotla which is currently underway in Pretoria is discussing issues of unemployment, attracting investments and growing the small business sector.

Parliament is ready to host the most inclusive day in the political and parliamentary calendar - the 2019 State of the Nation Address (SONA).

South African fruit and vegetable exporting companies will show off their wares at the upcoming Fruit Logistica Trade Fair in Germany.

The National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, the Hawks, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya has expressed disappointment in the conduct of an officer who was convicted for fraud and money laundering.

A free-to-use web tool, which helps smaller businesses with labour relations processes and matters, has gone live.

Deputy Finance Minister Mondli Gungubele has welcomed the Public Investment Corporation’s (PIC) board decision to investigate allegations of impropriety against him.

Data science students from around South Africa have developed a new dashboard that could provide a solution to the government’s service delivery challenges.

Names of employers who fail to comply with the National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act will be published on the Department of Labour’s website.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is to unveil a Youth Fund that aims to assist deserving young people to kick-start their business ventures.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has called on water consumers to intensify their water conservation efforts to save the country from a dry winter.

Speaker of the National Assembly Baleka Mbete says the budget for next week’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) has been cut by 47% as Parliament remains committed to cutting costs.

A roundtable on the margins of the upcoming annual Investing in the African Mining Indaba is set to boost South Africa’s investment potential.

The United States (US) Government has invited South Africans interested in pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree to apply for a Fulbright scholarship to study at any accredited tertiary institution in the US.

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday said corruption in government and in business must be harshly dealt with.

Members of Cabinet will kick off the Cabinet Lekgotla at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria on Wednesday.