South Africa

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has welcomed the resignation of Transnet Chief Financial Officer and executive director, Garry Pita.

The Reserve Bank has noted developments involving auditing firm KPMG, it said on Thursday.

South Africa has won three prestigious awards at the 10th Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC), which was held in Istanbul, Turkey.

A study that reviewed the efficiency and effectiveness of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as a tool for environmental management in South Africa will be presented at a conference that will be held in Durban next month.

South Africans and foreign nationals, who have dedicated their lives to making a difference, will be honoured with National Orders Awards for their various achievements by the President of the Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa.

BRICS member countries have agreed to strengthen cooperation and mutual assistance to facilitate trade between bloc countries and other developing countries.

An alleged criminal has been spotted and apprehended by the South African Police Services in the Warden (eastern Free State) farming area.

The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) has advised travelers who will be hitting the road during the upcoming long weekend, to take precaution and protect themselves against malaria.

Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom and his G20 counterparts have committed their countries to create more jobs and promote entrepreneurship in tourism, especially for women and the youth.

The South African film and television industry continues to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and create employment for the services sector, despite the economic challenges that South Africa experienced.

South Africa is on the road to economic recovery and government is creating an enabling environment to boost investor confidence.

While the late former Minister and High Commissioner Zola Skweyiya at first did not warm up to his appointment as Minister of Social Development, he found a niche for himself and worked towards the betterment of people’s lives.

South Africa is poorer with the loss of the likes of former Minister Dr Zola Skweyiya, whose love for serving people was authentic, Deputy President David Mabuza said on Wednesday.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has emphasised the importance of partnerships between mining companies, labour, as well as communities, in order for mining to be sustainable.

Former colleagues and friends of the late Dr Zola Skweyiya described him as someone who was disciplined, loved serving the poor and ensuring that all have a better life.