South Africa

Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi on Thursday called on property sector representatives and members of the public to work with government to expose corruption.

Plans are underway to ensure the successful hosting of the 10th BRICS Summit in July, Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane said on Thursday.

Government has announced its decision to cease the continued funding of the Solms Delta Wine estate project.

Brand South Africa has congratulated Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene on his appointment as chairman of the Board of Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB).

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on all stakeholders and parents to invest in child seats.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is optimistic that South Africa’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will attract foreign direct investment (FDI).

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has established the 5G Forum with Working Groups which is aimed at addressing a number of aspects in relation to 5G, says Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.

Gauteng Social Development MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza says society must pay more attention to addressing men and boy children challenges in the same manner as women and girl children.

The two suspects arrested by the Hawks for alleged abduction, rape, sexual exploitation and trafficking of a 17-year-old Lichtenburg girl remain behind bars.

Challenges faced by municipalities will come to the fore when the Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Andries Nel, visits Mahikeng today.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has strongly condemned the naked dancing of teenage school girls on stage in the Eastern Cape leg of the ABC Motsepe SASCE, that took place this week.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has met with President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss the timetable for the upcoming 2019 national and provincial elections.

The Department of Health has encouraged the public to participate actively in government efforts to strengthen the current tobacco control measures by submitting comments on the Control of Tobacco and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill.

The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on school sport will help learners maintain healthy lifestyles, foster social cohesion and instill a sense of pride and rid schools of social ills like drugs and substance abuse.

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Kuben Naidoo says while curatorship in VBS Mutual Bank is ongoing, early indications are that the probability of saving the bank are “lower”.