South Africa

North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has announced the appointment of Galebekwe Virginia Tlhapi as the new MEC of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation.

Transport infrastructure is the cornerstone of regional economic progress and South Africa aims to offer practical collaboration on bi-national projects that would boost the African continent and its economy.

The role of labour inspectors with the aim of protecting vulnerable workers in different sectors of the South African labour market, will come to the fore at the Department of Employment and Labour’s Employment Standards Conference.

An alleged kidnapped victim was rescued and three suspects were arrested in Krugersdorp on Tuesday.

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has initiated a request for information process for a Multi-Purpose Terminal (MPT) at the Port of Mossel Bay’s Quay 4 precinct.

Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has noted the Public Protector’s report regarding the infamous escape of convict Thabo Bester in 2022.

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi has sought National Treasury’s support in forming a task team to pursue private financial and operational partners for the South African Post Office (SAPO).

The Transnet Academy has partnered with the Universities of Pretoria and Cape Town to offer skills development and training opportunities for the parastatal’s engineers’ technicians.

President Cyril Ramaphosa, together with business leaders from across the country, has launched phase two of the Government Business Partnership with more determination to tackle South Africa’s challenges.

Well-known television producer and businessman, Dumakude Mayivuke Ndlovu has appeared in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court together with two others on charges of tax fraud.

Civil society must, in real terms, advocate for the advancement of access to human rights, which will lead to the socio-economic development of those most vulnerable to society’s ills.

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts has encouraged business leaders to play a significant role in ensuring their organisations take measures to lower pollution, Carbon dioxide (CO2) output, and reduce waste to benefit from investment opportunities.

The Department of Employment and Labour’s joint blitz inspections and raids have yielded significant results, with the department enforcing monetary corrections totalling over R10 million and arresting 81 non-documented workers.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 10 668 suspects between 23 and 29 September under Operation Shanela.

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has confirmed the immediate suspension of one of its officials following her arrest for being in possession of cash and six passports belonging to foreign nationals.