South Africa

For many, leaving a secure job to venture into the unknown world of business, is a scary thought. But businesswoman Portia Mngomezulu, chose to put her faith in her dreams.

The newly appointed Communications Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has made an undertaking to work closely with organised labour, entities under the portfolio and staff to ensure that the transition of merging the two departments is seamless and smooth.

National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole will on Tuesday update Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police on the lifestyle audit and vetting of police officials.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the National Minimum Wage Bill, which sets a historic precedent in the protection of low-earning workers.

The Department of Mineral Resources has initiated a ground stability study to be undertaken in Johannesburg to assess whether there is any long-term damage to critical infrastructure installation as a result of illegal mining activities.

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has called all international travellers, who will be visiting South Africa during the festive season, to comply with the country’s import requirements for agricultural and related regulated products.

The National Gambling Amendment Bill will go a long way in strengthening South Africa’s regulatory environment of the gambling industry, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

A local company is keen to participate in a trade and investment mission to Mozambique that gets underway today.

National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole will on Tuesday brief Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police on the recently established Anti-Gang Unit.

Women Minister Bathabile Dlamini will investigate allegations that her office, at her request, barred eNCA from covering the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence campaign in Melmoth on Sunday.

Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has handed over title deeds and financial compensation to successful land claimants in Limpopo.

Thousands of worshippers from various denominations packed FNB Stadium in Johannesburg for the 2018 National Day of Prayer for all South Africans.

Human Settlements Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo says the lessons drawn from Cuba in mobilising communities to build their own houses must be emulated in South Africa as part the redesigned People‘s Houses Process.

Becoming a homeowner was only a pipedream for Buyiswa Stuurman from Bongoletu township in Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape.

By Mish Molakeng