South Africa

The Special Investigating unit (SIU) has described as mischievous allegations that its probe in Alfred Nzo Municipality is an underhanded tactic to get President Zuma’s opponents.

President Jacob Zuma says for government to completely alleviate poverty, radical economic transformation should be realised to include all citizens in economic participation.

President Jacob Zuma has reiterated government’s commitment to investing in infrastructure as a means of stimulating growth and creating jobs.

President Jacob Zuma has appointed judges to various High Courts.

President Jacob Zuma says the process of recruiting a National Police Commissioner is proceeding well and that he will make an announcement on the appointment after internal processes have been concluded.

The National Treasury says the question of how sanitary products will be funded will be guided by a recently-developed policy framework document.

Cabinet has approved the National Minimum Wage Bill, Basic Conditions of Employment Amendment Bill and Labour Relations Amendment Bill.

Cabinet has reiterated its support for the tourism industry’s transformation initiatives.

Cabinet says it is satisfied that the end-of-year examinations currently taking place at schools and other learning institutions are going ahead unhindered.

While government remains committed to initiatives geared towards growing the economy, it has called on South Africans to join in the efforts.

Cabinet has welcomed the recent State visits by Senegalese President Macky Sall and Indonesia’s Sultan Husain Abubakar Syah of Tidore.

Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has called on all citizens to play their part responsibly and together build a united, non-racist, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa.

Cabinet has welcomed the decision of the World Rugby Council to recommend South Africa as the preferred host country for the Rugby World Cup in 2023.

Cabinet has called on South African citizens to educate one another on the rights of women and children, and on the various recourse mechanisms that exist to help victims of violence.

Cabinet has urged communities around the country to partner with government and law enforcement agencies to combat crime.