South Africa

South Africa must cultivate a conducive business climate that is able to support innovation so start-ups can thrive and ultimately create jobs.

The most common dilemma facing whistle blowers and members of the community who want to report corruption, is fear for their safety and victimisation.

Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the department will not fail on its promise to reach a target of delivering six million houses and subsidies by the end of the current government’s term of office in 2019.

The World Rugby’s evaluation report on South Africa’s bid was a fair and accurate reflection of the country’s ability as well as readiness to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, says Minister of Sport and Recreation Thulas Nxesi.

National Treasury says measures are in place to efficiently deal with the concerns raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on how the country plans to tackle the poor economic outlook.

President Jacob Zuma says he will soon make an announcement on the funding for higher education.

The Gauteng Department of Education has reminded parents that they have one day left to apply for 2018 school admissions.

The Western Cape Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, the Hawks' efforts to bring down the illegal narcotics trade has resulted in 58 year-old drug dealer, Hosia Mathoho being sentenced to eight years in prison.

Public Enterprises Deputy Minister Ben Martins has rebutted a testimony by Eskom’s suspended company Secretary and legal services head Suzanne Daniels that he attended a tea party that was also attended by, among others, members of the Gupta family.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that it will launch new Mobility Packages vehicles that will be used for border protection across the country.

Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza’s meeting with the Provincial Taxi Council has averted a strike by the taxi drivers in the province that was initially planned for Friday.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow chair the final meeting of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) for the 2016/17 financial year.

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Director, Cameron Morajane, has called on the farming sector to build a partnership with the CCMA to help save jobs.

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has cautioned the public about bank crimes that could be prevalent this festive season.

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi is pleased that the majority of Grade 12 learners arrived on time for their final examination today, irrespective of a National Taxi Alliance Strike that has been staged since morning.