South Africa

South Africa’s economy grew by 3.1% in the fourth quarter of 2017 ending the year on a strong footing, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Tuesday.

Gauteng Finance MEC Barbara Creecy on Tuesday presented the 2018/19 provincial budget, which details how available resources will be used to fund key priorities, while kindling economic development.

The Zambian government has banned imports of some foods from South Africa, including processed meats, vegetables and other dairy products, in light of the Listeriosis outbreak, which has claimed more than 180 lives in SA.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday asked to increase the UN Peacebuilding Fund to half a billion US dollars per year.

In light of the Listeriosis outbreak, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has assured parents that no processed meat products are used as part of the National School Nutrition Programme.

The Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) says it is determined to take a stand against corruption and will continue to support the police in their efforts to investigate such conduct amongst its fisheries control officers.

South Africa’s black industrialists are this week exploring trade and investment opportunities in Mozambique.

Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa has apologised to Community Healthcare Workers (CHW) who have not been paid by the department and has committed that workers will be paid early this week.

The two drivers, whose vehicles were loaded with mandrax tablets worth nearly R3.3 million, are expected to appear before the Kraaifontein Magistrate’s Court today.

Government remains committed to providing support to the country’s small and medium enterprises (SMMEs) as they are an important component to South Africa’s industrialisation, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has called on the international community not to panic over the Parliamentary process on land reform.

The Department of Trade and Industry is engaging the United States on its decision to impose a global tariff of 25% on imports of steel and of 10% on imports of aluminium.

The 33 alleged illegal gold miners arrested at Ellerton rehabilitated mine at Nhlaniki village, outside Giyani, are expected to appear in court this morning.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has issued a recall of all products from the Enterprise and Rainbow Chicken Limited companies, which have been found to have traces of Listeria.

Polony from the Enterprise factory in Polokwane, Limpopo, has been fingered as the culprit behind the Listeriosis outbreak in the country.