South Africa

Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa has called on South Africans to take pride in their country and promote tourism.

Government has increased spending on programmes aimed at reducing poverty and improving social security for vulnerable citizens.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will on Friday host a seminar on doing business with the World Bank on the African continent.

South African Airways (SAA) has announced network routes reductions to help the national carrier cut costs.

The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) will today launch the National Development Plan (NDP) Youth Brand Ambassador Programme for young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg.

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi says the public must be served and treated with respect and dignity at government’s service delivery points.

The Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is forging ahead to become the new automotive hub on the African continent.

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJOINTS) says it is pleased with the manner in which security forces policed Wednesday’s nationwide marches and demonstrations.

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has urged the older generation to pass on their indigenous knowledge to the youth to advance indigenous knowledge systems through technology and innovation.

The Gauteng Education Department says it has reached an agreement with the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) leadership that all educators from Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School will return to their posts.

The National Skills Authority (NSA) has congratulated Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) for receiving unqualified and clean audits for the 2016/2017 financial year.

The Gauteng Department of Education has urged anyone with information on the recent shooting of a Deputy Principal to assist the police and come forward.

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi says the provincial government is committed to ending the feud between Uber driver partners and metered taxis.

Brand South Africa has expressed concern at South Africa’s declined performance in the 2017-2018 World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index (WEF GCI).

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi on Tuesday paid unannounced visits to several service delivery points in Polokwane, Limpopo, as part of a drive to monitor government’s level of service to citizens.