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GCIS to mobilise society for SA’s 20 years of democracy

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Cape Town – The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will play a critical role in mobilising society to take stock of and celebrate the gains made since the dawn of democracy in South Africa.

E-toll credit evasion allegation unfounded - SANRAL

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Pretoria - The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has described the accusations of having applied for an exemption from the National Credit Act (NCA), in relation to the Gauteng Freeway Development Project, as unfounded.

SA signs agreements with bidders in REIPPP

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Pretoria - South Africa on Thursday signed agreements with preferred bidders in Window 2 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPP) that will contribute to the country’s energy mix and job creation.

New smart ID card to be introduced this year

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Pretoria – Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor says the long-awaited smart Identity Document (ID) card will be rolled out in the second quarter of this current financial year.

Gautrain on the right track

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Johannesburg – Gauteng Transport MEC Ismail Vadi says the Gautrain is experiencing continuous growth, with the average weekday passenger trips on the train having increased from 26 000 at the beginning of April 2012 to 42 000 at the end of March 2013.

Africa's attitude has changed for the better – Zuma

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Cape Town – Africa’s attitude towards itself and how it interacts with the world has changed for the better, President Jacob Zuma said today at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa held in the city.

Govt responds to Gupta wedding queries

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Pretoria - The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) says it has noted media queries to various ministers on their attendance of the Gupta family wedding last week.

SA, Sweden to strengthen relations

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Pretoria - Ministers from South Africa and Sweden will on Thursday meet to assess the state of relations between the two countries.

President Zuma welcomes WEF delegates

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended a warm welcome to delegates of the World Economic Forum on Africa, which meets in Cape Town from today until Friday.

Labour prepares for negotiation season

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Pretoria – The Labour Department Director General, Nkosinathi Nhleko, has challenged the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to take a proactive approach in the labour market before the negotiation season begins.

Govt spreads social grant net

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Cape Town – A total of R113 billion of the Department of Social Development’s R120 billion budget will go towards the payment of social assistance grants, Minister Bathabile Dlamini told Parliament today.

Tourism Indaba to promote SA, KZN

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Pretoria - With just days before the start of the Tourism Indaba in Durban, organisers say they are confident the event will deliver widespread international exposure for the country.

Public Works in control of Prestige projects

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Pretoria – Public Work Minister Thulas Nxesi says his department has taken “firm control” of Prestige projects by centralising them, implementing a new structure and creating a direct reporting line to the Director-General.

Turnaround strategy on track, says Nxesi

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Pretoria - The turnaround strategy to rebuild the Department of Public Works is well underway, Minister Thulasi Nxesi told the National Assembly when presenting his 2013/14 Budget Vote Speech on Wednesday.