South Africa

Pretoria - The success of any Director-General (DG) in the public service is dependent on the department which is a collective of people, says Acting GCIS CEO, Phumla Williams.

Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs today delivered two Eco-Parks in Mdantsane and Duncan Village in the Eastern Cape - both valued at R14.2 million.

Pretoria - The National Lotteries Board (NLB) has improved significantly and is progressing for the better.

Pretoria - Government says every South African has a democratic right to freedom of choice, which also includes the choice of going either to a public or private healthcare facility.

Secunda – Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says its time to revitalise the HIV, Counselling and Testing (HCT) Campaign, which has proved to be a powerful vehicle for the social mobilisation of the awareness on HIV and Aids and TB.

Pretoria – Cabinet has approved the final recommendation of the Lotteries Policy and the Lotteries Amendment Bill, 2013, for submission to Parliament.

Pretoria - Cabinet has called on all South Africans to celebrate Freedom Month by building a united and prosperous South Africa.

Pretoria – Cabinet has approved the Gas Amendment Bill 2013.

Johannesburg - Monwabisi Kalawe has been appointed South African Airways (SAA) new Chief Executive Officer - expected to bring stability to the national carrier, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba, announced on Friday.

Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the publication of the Electoral Amendment Bill, 2013 for public comment.

Pretoria - Cabinet has commended the volunteers who formed part of the humanitarian mission, led by the Gift of the Givers, to Syria.

Pretoria – Cabinet this week received a report on the performance of the President Hotline which was launched in October 2009 to make government more accessible.

Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the hosting of the third Africa-India Ministers of Trade Meeting, scheduled to be held this year.

Pretoria – Cabinet has approved the introduction of the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill, 2013, to Parliament.

Pretoria – Government says it remains committed to timeous payment of small businesses that render services to the state.