South Africa

The handover of a forensic laboratory is set to strengthen in KwaZulu-Natal’s efforts to fight crime.

Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has called on business, labour, civil society and government to work together to transform the country’s skills base, create jobs, drive economic transformation, and build a capable state that can meet the demands of a changing workforce.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper trade ties, strengthened democratic partnerships and a more equitable multilateral system at the Spain–South Africa Business Forum during his working visit to the Kingdom of Spain.

The eThekwini Municipality has expanded its Durban Metro Police K9 Unit, as part of ongoing efforts to strenghten safety, combat crime and restore public confidence.

Eskom has concluded a three-year wage agreement following a Central Bargaining Forum (CBF) process which entails a 7% annual salary increase for workers.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says early data indicates that South Africa’s mass vaccination strategy against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is yielding positive results, with no new infections reported in already vaccinated herds.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained an order from the Special Tribunal freezing assets belonging to Nhlakanipho Mngomezulu after an investigation into the unlawful receipt of Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funds.

North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Gaoage Oageng Molapisi, will today hand over seven houses to military veterans in Jouberton, in the City of Matlosana Local Municipality.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza will today lead an ID Campaign and high impact outreach programme in Escourt, in KwaZulu-Natal, aimed at bringing key government services closer to communities.

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation SOC Ltd (Necsa) has attracted international and local interest in its planned Small Modular Reactor (SMR) demonstration project, following a compulsory briefing session held for prospective suppliers.

Basic Education Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule is today leading a government and stakeholder-wide Career Expo Day to commemorate Freedom Month and Schools Democracy Month.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has strongly condemned the illegal and exploitative practice of “selling” queue positions at its local offices.

The Limpopo Serious Corruption Investigation unit of the Hawks has arrested a 40-year-old former Legal Manager at the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality in connection with allegations of fraud and corruption.

The National Dialogue of South Africa has entered a new phase of citizen-led coordination, engaging citizens through sectors, and stakeholders.

The Western Cape Provincial Government is strengthening its position as a leader in sustainable tourism, with a growing focus on astro tourism as a driver of economic growth and job creation.