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SA to participate in UN Broadband Commission

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Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister, Dr Siyabonga Cwele, is leading the South African delegation to the 2017 United Nations’ Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development meeting, which will take place in New York this weekend.

Minister Dlamini outlines progress in social grants

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Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says government is committed to ensuring the payment of social grants beyond March 2018 when the contract of the current payment service provider comes to an end.

Celebrate your heritage this month

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South Africans from all walks of life should continue to observe and enjoy this year’s Heritage Month, which coincides with the centenary birth of OR Tambo.

Eskom suspends E Cape power cuts

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Eskom has suspended its scheduled electricity interruptions to three Eastern Cape municipalities after agreements were reached.

SA rallies behind Rugby World Cup bid

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As the date approaches for the country’s first presentation in a bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Cabinet has called on South Africans to support efforts to secure the bid.

Cabinet welcomes SA’s economic recovery

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Cabinet has welcomed the positive Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 2.5% in the second quarter of 2017 saying it is cautiously optimistic of South Africa’s economic recovery.

Cabinet condemns child labour

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Cabinet has commended the recent incidents of child labour, where minors were found working on farms in the North West and Free State.

Services provided in Vuwani, says IMC

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The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Vuwani has commended the Limpopo Provincial Government for ensuring that a technical team is in place to assist with the implementation of services in LIM345 and all its 36 wards.

Decision on mining charter welcomed

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The Ministry of Mineral Resources has welcomed the decision by the Judge President of the North Gauteng High Court on Thursday to have the review application on the mining charter heard by the full bench later this year.

SA cements trade links with Russia

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South Africa’s Ambassador to Russia has commended the work put in by government to create opportunities for local businesspeople.