South Africa

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers’ two-day meeting kicked off in Tshwane this morning with a call for increased focus on industrialisation.

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has unveiled a digital certificate to help learners with foreign qualifications by reducing the time it takes to get the outcome of an evaluation.

South African business people have been urged to invest in Nigeria’s Free Trade Zone.

Four suspects, alleged to be involved in the fraudulent issuing of vehicle roadworthy certificates, will appear in the dock this morning on charges of fraud.

South Africa saved a total 410 MW of electricity during Earth Hour at the weekend, said Eskom on Monday.

Belarus is keen to advance its bilateral economic ties with South Africa and extend cooperation in the industrial and technological fields.

The Ekandustria Industrial Park is set to improve the lives of those living in the township of Ekangala once its revamp is complete.

The Northern Cape MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison Lebogang Motlhaping will this week join law enforcement operations in the province ahead of the Easter period to encourage responsible road usage by motorists.

The month of March is celebrated as the Human Rights Month in South Africa, a period designated to draw attention to the importance of promoting human rights of all citizens.

In a bid tackle unemployment among the youth, Tourism Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe recently officiated at the Hospitality Youth Training Programme (HYTP) graduation ceremony of 83 learners in New Brighton in Port Elizabeth.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is looking forward to strengthening relations between South Africa and other members of the BRICS countries.

Government has welcomed ratings agency Moody’s decision to affirm South Africa’s investment grade credit rating and the decision to revise the country’s credit outlook from negative to stable.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has made an amendment to the regulations governing the commission of inquiry into state capture to address concerns about the lawfulness and constitutionality of specific sections of the regulations.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura says they will set up a water war room to avoid water crisis in the province.