South Africa

Outgoing Statistician General Dr Pali Lehohla has expressed gratitude for being given the opportunity to lead Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Invest SA, South Africa’s one-stop shop for investors, is intensifying efforts to restore investor confidence following a drop in ranking in a recent global competitiveness report.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says several government departments are running a number of programmes that are aimed at empowering young people and addressing their challenges.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says one of the lessons government has learned as it tackles corruption is that the management of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) should be the job of experienced professionals.

President Jacob Zuma has appointed four members of the Commission for Gender Equality.

Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has received her fifth clean audit award on behalf of the Department of Social Development from the office of the Auditor General.

The Department of Sport and Recreation has received its fourth clean audit in row.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has added its voice to nationwide calls for strong action to be taken to end sexual violence, especially in schools.

Sixteen women in tourism have graduated from the Executive Development Programme (EDP), which is run by the UNISA Graduate School for Business Leadership in Pretoria.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has appealed to people sharing videos on social media depicting incidents of train surfing to refrain from doing this.

Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has urged construction companies to abide by all labour laws or risk stern action from her department.

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has congratulated Dr Mampho Modise on her appointment as Deputy Director General for Public Finance.

Heroin with a street value of R3.1 million, counterfeit clothes and illegal skin lightening cream were confiscated at the King Shaka International Airport on Thursday.

South Africa’s decision to forge ahead with plans to introduce nuclear power are based on ensuring the energy supply going into the future, Energy Minister David Mahlobo said.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has appointed a special provincial cabinet committee to determine the level of sexual violence in schools and to put measures in place to strengthen the safety of pupils.