South Africa

Organised agriculture will soon sign a declaration of intent on land reform that will help government to transform the sector, AgriSA said on Thursday.

Cabinet has expressed satisfaction at the milestones reached after the implementation of the Section 100(1) intervention in the North West Government.

The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services has committed to train one million young people to be data scientists between 2019 and 2030.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will today meet with the US Embassy to address the tweet from United States President Donald Trump on land expropriation and crime in South Africa.

Cabinet has lent its support to the appointment of Dr Randall Carolissen as the administrator of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

Police Minister Bheki Cele has recommitted members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to prioritise cases that involve the abuse of women and children.

Cabinet has welcomed the news that the SABC will screen English Premiership League games.

Cabinet has appealed to employers across industries, especially mining and media, to avoid job losses and only effect retrenchments as a last resort.

Government says it will continue to implement reforms to increase the growth potential of the economy and improve the credibility of South Africa’s policy decisions.

Cabinet met on Wednesday, 22 August 2018 at Tuynhuys in Cape Town.

Deputy President David Mabuza says land reform processes that South Africa is undertaking poses no threat to the agriculture sector and the South African economy.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is a need to radically transform urban spatial planning to ensure that citizens, particularly the poor and the working class, live closer to places of work and amenities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will, in the coming days, announce details of a stimulus package aimed at reigniting growth and creating jobs.

The State Security Agency (SSA) says it is giving all the necessary support required by the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, especially with regards to the issue of security clearances.

Government has condemned the racist comments made by businessman Adam Catzavelos in a video that went viral on social media this week.