South Africa

Eskom on Friday said Fitch Ratings’ decision to affirm its BB- credit rating is a result of measures it has put in place to ensure sustainability.

Transport Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has released the State of Safety Report for the 2017/18 Financial Year.

Opening the inaugural South Africa Investment Conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on potential investors to invest in the country for more bang for their buck.

Acting Environmental Affairs Minister Derek Hanekom says a network of 20 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) will considerably advance South Africa’s efforts to protect its ocean heritage for future generations.

The Acting Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Weziwe Thusi, has sent condolences to the family of Chilean tourist Slavo Yaksic whose body was discovered with stab wounds at a Ladysmith mortuary over the weekend.

A national strategy is being developed to address the negative impact of red tape on small businesses and cooperatives, Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu announced on Thursday.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is scheduled to lead the department’s Second Chance Programme to George in the Western Cape on Saturday.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has urged companies to make sure they obtain a compliance certificate or risk being excluded from doing business with government.

Local youth are at the forefront of assembling, testing, commissioning and delivering new and modern commuter trains for South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions Adv. Nomgcobo Jiba and Special Director of Public Prosecutions Adv. Lawrence Mrwebi with immediate effect.

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says the delays in digital migration is a concern as it is costly for government and the industry.

The country’s long-term investment plan is expected to be laid out when hundreds of delegates, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, converge for the inaugural South Africa Investment Conference on Friday.

Government has welcomed the life imprisonment sentence the Springs Magistrate’s Court handed to a bishop on Wednesday, who had been found guilty of rape.

Cabinet has requested members of the public to familiarise themselves with the recent court judgment on marijuana.

With matric exams underway, Cabinet has sent its well wishes to all Grade 12 learners and urged parents to support learners during this period.