South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Strasbourg, France, for a working visit to the European Union (EU), which is set to strengthen bilateral relations.

The National Assembly on Tuesday approved the Division of Revenue Amendment Bill, which will adjust the equitable share among the three spheres of government.

The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Hlomani Chauke, says he has noted the resignation of Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba.

Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Dr Siyabonga Cwele has welcomed Telkom’s half-year financial results, which reflect an increase in revenue and mobile user numbers.

The Parliament’s Joint Constitutional Review Committee says it has received recommendations and observations from Members of Parliament on whether section 25 of the Constitution should be amended to make it possible for the State to expropriate land without compensation in the public interest.

President Cyril Ramaphosa received and accepted a letter of resignation from the Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba.

The SABC Board and senior executives have told Members of Parliament that they have, as of today, begun a process to consult labour unions over its intention to retrench permanent staffers and freelancers.