Johannesburg – The African continent’s economy is projected to grow by 4.8% in 2013 and 5.3% in 2014; but that could improve if countries enhance the management of their mineral resources.
Johannesburg – New state-of-the art police cars, ambulances and refuse collection trucks will soon be rolling on the streets of Ekurhuleni.
Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Dr Zweli Mkhize and the Governor of Kinshasa Andre Kimbuta Yango have signed a Declaration of Intent of Collaboration, where the province commits to speed up regional trade integration.
Kempton Park – Building the much-needed capacity in the waste sector in townships, peri-urban and rural areas will go a long way towards addressing historical imbalances, says Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi.
Pretoria - The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the North West will plant a variety of vegetables and fruit trees for 70 families in Marikana, Segwaelane, Wonderkop and at the local home-based care centre near Rustenburg on Thursday.
Pretoria - Gender-based violence, poverty and joblessness are the three biggest challenges facing women, says Gauteng Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko.
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has sent condolences to the family and friends of the former Gauteng Police Commissioner Perumal Naidoo, who passed away last night after a long fight with cancer.
Pretoria - Various partners have recommitted to support the police in the fight against crime.
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has amended the Presidential Minute appointing the members of the Arms Procurement Commission, allowing it to continue as a two-person commission, led by Justice Willie Seriti as its chairperson and Justice Thekiso Musi as a member, in the interim period.
Johannesburg - The Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the police have signed a pact to develop a range of crime prevention programmes that will improve safety at schools.
Pretoria - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says it is checking to see if any South Africans have been affected by the fire that engulfed the international arrivals section and paralyzed daily operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Pretoria - The South African business sector says it fully supports the National Development Plan (NDP), a policy blueprint for eliminating poverty and reducing inequality in South Africa by 2030.
Pretoria – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says her department will pilot African languages in 10 schools per district next year.
Johannesburg – Municipal mayors have been challenged to create effective partnerships with women and youth in their planning programmes, especially when it comes to the water and environmental sectors.
Pretoria - South Africa attaches considerable importance to its relationship with Vietnam as a staunch friend and ally, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.
