South Africa

Pretoria - Government’s plans for this year’s Youth Month commemorations are in full swing.

Pretoria - Cabinet has noted with regret the decision by General Motors South Africa (GMSA) (Pty) Ltd to phase out the manufacturing and sale of Chevrolet vehicles in the country.

Pretoria - Cabinet has called on all sectors of society to join hands in defeating the incidents of abuse and violence against women and children.

Pretoria - Parliament has joined the rest of Africa and the diaspora in celebration of Africa Day.

Pretoria - The City of Ekurhuleni has demonstrated its commitment to a pro-poor agenda with a R36.6 billion budget that supports poorer households, while strengthening the provision of services in the region.

Pretoria – The Gauteng government will ensure that barriers to women reporting abuse are removed, and that women are supported to pursue cases rather than withdrawing charges under pressure, says Premier David Makhura.

Pretoria - Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has instructed her department to draw up the terms of reference for a probe into power utility Eskom.

Pretoria - The South African Air Force (SAAF) will hold a capability demonstration next week to invigorate its combat readiness and its role in peace support operations.

Pretoria - Government is set to fast-track the transformation of the agriculture sector by increasing the number of black commercial farmers.

Pretoria – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Deputy Minister Obed Bapela says the institution of traditional leadership is important to the development and continued existence of the country.

Pretoria - Two years into its launch, Operation Phakisa Oceans Economy is making inroads and growing the aquaculture sector.

Cape Town – The Unemployment Insurance Fund and the Compensation Fund’s investments are playing a meaningful role as catalysts for economic activity, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant said on Wednesday.

Cape Town – Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi says recently amended National Treasury regulations are helping government to flag civil servants who are doing business with the State.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Provincial Government will over the next three years invest more than R44 billion in infrastructure development, while provincial municipalities spend R94 billion over the next five years.

Pretoria - Unit 2 of the Koeberg nuclear power station has resumed sending power to the national electricity grid.