South Africa

Cabinet on Thursday welcomed the joint efforts aimed at recapitalising South Africa’s largest clothing retailer – Edcon.

Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor says South Africa must up its game to drastically increase the numbers of Occupations in High Demand (OIHD) so it can participate in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

Cabinet has sent condolences to the family and friends of Sibusiso Khwinana, in a statement on Thursday.

Cabinet says it is pleased with the continued roll-out of land reform programmes.

The Department of Home Affairs says its online applications portal, eHomeAffairs, will not be available for clients who want to apply online for smart ID cards and passports.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has made major inroads in its drive to promote thousands of officers, Police Minister Bheki Cele has announced.

Eskom will today implement load shedding that is likely to continue until 11pm.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate alleged wrongdoing within the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has reappointed Mark Kingon as acting Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

A total of 29 334 South Africans have been approved to vote in the 2019 national elections.

Hard work and perseverance have proven to be among the top ingredients of success to winners of the sixth Premier Business Awards.

The South African Weather Service says Mozambique’s Cyclone Idai will not pose a threat to South Africa.

The National Assembly has approved the Division of Revenue Bill and the Financial Matters Amendment Bill.

In a bid to address surgical backlogs, Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa has sent a letter of request to facilitate a handover of the site where Soshanguve District Hospital will be built.

The Witwatersrand Taxi Association (WATA) and Nanduwe taxi associations have until Friday to close their taxi ranks.