South Africa

Government has begun the consultation process with regards to the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), Energy Minister Jeff Radebe said on Thursday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been appointed the Co-Chair of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Global Commission on the Future of Work.

The Independent Panel of Experts, set up to review the current list of zero-rated Value Added Tax (VAT) items, has invited all interested stakeholders to make written submissions for their consideration.

Deputy President David Mabuza has called on more business leaders to make it their business to adequately skill young people at educational institutions and at the workplace through internships.

Today, all of us do, by our presence here, and by our celebrations in other parts of our country and the world, confer glory and hope to newborn liberty.

Cabinet has extended well wishes to the Muslim community as they begin fasting for the holy month of Ramadan next week.

Cabinet has welcomed the new rules proposed by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) to improve regulations around data, SMS and voice services.

Cabinet on Thursday approved the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement which will be tabled in Parliament for ratification.

Cabinet has extended its condolences to the families and friends of the deceased mineworkers at the Sibanye-Stillwater’s Driefontein Mine, near Carletonville on the West Rand.

Cabinet expresses its disappointment at the decision by the United States not to exempt South Africa from the application of steel and aluminum duties.

Cabinet has joined South Africans in condemning what it has described as the discriminatory regulations passed by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Concerned about the recent spike in violence against the vulnerable, Cabinet has called on South Africans from all walks of life, to take a stand in turning the tide on gender-based violence.

The new era of hope, inspired by the spirit of “Thuma Mina (or Send Me”) that was evoked by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation Address in February is reverberating across our nation. It has a brought with it a sense of renewal that is moving our economy forward and has ushered in greater confidence in the country as an investment destination of choice.

Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu spent time on Wednesday helping elderly citizens swap their old social grant cards for new ones.

Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu says the department will continue to comply with the Constitutional Court order to ensure that millions of beneficiaries continue to receive social grants.