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Safa wants independent probe into match-fixing claims

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Cape Town – The South African Football Association (Safa) has urged government to expedite the establishment of an independent judicial commission of inquiry to investigate match-fixing allegations involving matches the national team, Bafana Bafana, played before the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

SA attracts Chinese, Indian, Russian investors

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Cape Town – South Africa has attracted attention from Chinese, Indian and Russian investors – including a planned visit by Chinese buyers who aim to spend R5 billion in provinces across the country later this year, said the Department of Trade and Industry’s Director General Lionel October.

SA regrets UK's announcement on development aid

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Pretoria – Government says it has noted “with regret” the “unilateral announcement” by the government of the United Kingdom regarding the termination of the Official Development Aid to South Africa from the year 2015.

Hendler commission to resume

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Pretoria - The Hendler commission of inquiry -- set up to investigate the management of royalties and income derived from mining companies and alleged activities of maladministration of the funds of the Rakotea community near Brits -- is to resume with public hearings next Monday.

Minister reflects on democracy ahead of Workers’ Day

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Pretoria - Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant says it is important for workers not only to realise the gains that have been made in the 19 years of democracy, but also to commit themselves to adhering to the laws that have made the changes possible.

Africa must unite to prosper

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Our future is intertwined with Africa’s prosperity, 54 states share the African continent; a united continent is the key to unlocking the massive potential that is inherent to this unique region of

Energy dept speaks out on PetroSA

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Pretoria - The Department of Energy (DoE) has acknowledged that it is aware of a Hawks investigation into allegations of criminal activity at PetroSA.

Home Affairs mulls over holiday recommendation

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Pretoria - No changes will be made to South African public holidays until the matter receives due consideration from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Presidency has said.

Support for underperforming E Cape schools

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Pretoria – All school principals from 10 underperforming education districts in the Eastern Cape will from next month undergo a leadership and management training course aimed at helping them improve their schools’ performance.

Bill to standardise business licences – October

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Cape Town – A new business licensing bill will merely extend and standardise the issuing of licences, which already exists across the country, but is not being implemented uniformly, the Director General of the Department of Trade and Industry, Lionel October, said today.

Bright future for SA football

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Pretoria - The South African Football Association (Safa), in partnership with the 2010 FIFA World Cup Legacy Trust, has unveiled a development programme that will help the country groom its young soccer talent.

SA, Germany pledge more cooperation

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Pretoria – South Africa and Germany have committed to redouble their economic and political cooperation following a meeting in Pretoria on Monday.