South Africa

Crime is generally on the increase and crimes that are of concern include murder, rape, hijacking, kidnapping for ransom payments, and extortion.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in nine Eskom contracts.

Transnet has signed a R5 billion loan agreement with the New Development Bank (NDB) in support of the public entity’s improvement and modernisation efforts in freight rail.

As South Africa enters a new season of spring, the Department of Water and Sanitation has called on the public to use the available water wisely and sparingly, as water levels continue to drop in the watercourses.

While South Africa’s triple challenges of unemployment, inequality, and poverty persist, Norway’s ongoing support and cooperation to enable the country to resolve these pressing development issues is greatly appreciated.

Throughout the month of August, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has embarked on a series of profiles to celebrate women in policing and in particular female leaders within its ranks who are playing key leadership roles within the organisation to ensure a safer and secure country for all.

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has called for visible thought leadership on how the New Development Bank (NDB) can play a more catalytic role in the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing and emerging markets.

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a 45-year-old mother of four, whose body was found by the police together with two other victims at Sebayeng village in Limpopo.

The Department of Social Development (DSD) will today commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day at the Vezubuhle Community Hall, in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga.

KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for better social partnership involvement in developing medium to long-term responses to disasters and in assisting families in need.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has asserted that Africa stands firmly at the centre of South Africa’s foreign policy.

Government is prioritising support for the growth of smaller scale and previously disadvantaged farmers in South Africa.

Government remains confident that the implementation of the Freight Logistics Roadmap will enable investment in South Africa’s ports and rail systems, said President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South (PRASA) and the Gautrain have announced that its all systems go for the integrated train service to ensure fans can travel safely and conveniently to and from this weekend’s rugby game.

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has called for more work to be done to ensure the participation of women in the built industry including the use of preferential procurement to target women-run businesses.