South Africa

The fifth National SMME Policy Colloquium which will identify solutions to challenges that undermine the growth of small businesses and cooperatives will kick off on Thursday.

The 2018 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams got off to a good start as candidates wrote the English Paper 1 on Tuesday.

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has called on nurses to celebrate the life of Mama Sisulu by being passionate about the nursing profession.

The National Department of Public Works (NDPW) has committed to continue to work with all role players in the public, business, labour and community sector to expand the creation of work and training opportunities through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African ambassadors to lead the investment drive in the countries where they are posted.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says several municipal officials have been suspended and in some instances, charged with fraud in relation to investments made in VBS Mutual Bank.

Government pledges to support fruit-exporting sector

Police have shot and killed two men allegedly responsible for the murder of two security guards in Soweto two weeks ago.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Zweli Mkhize will on Tuesday brief Parliament’s Cogta Portfolio Committee on municipalities that invested in VBS Mutual Bank.

Transport Minister Blade Nzimande will on Thursday launch a train manufacturing factory at Dunnottar Park in Nigel, Ekurhuleni.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s advisory panel on the appointment of a new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) is expected to submit its recommendations by 7 December 2018.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 1 for the late struggle heroine, Mama Agnes Msimang.

The second session of the Joint Commission between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) saw the two countries pledge to strengthen bilateral relations in areas of infrastructure and the economy.

South Africa and neighbouring Namibia met on Monday to share notes, best practice and common interest in rural development and land reform.

Government has announced plans to hold public hearings into abuse meted out in the guise of religion and faith.