South Africa

South Africa and Korea are celebrating their 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. 

The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has adopted the Housing Consumer Protection Bill for it to be referred to the National Assembly for consideration.

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Nomalungelo Gina, says the cannabis sector has a huge potential for development for the small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) located in rural areas where poverty is concentrated.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he “categorically denies” allegations that he has violated his oath of office.

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has as of Wednesday successfully placed a total of 268 192 Grade 1 and 8 learners, whose parents applied for placement in government schools using the online admissions system.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has welcomed government’s decision to ban the trade of scrap metal, as it will significantly improve its ability to run trains and protect the rail infrastructure.

Two people have been arrested at Eskom’s Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga on Monday for the alleged theft of coal at the power station.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has made provision for the Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) to be permanently available to qualifying taxpayers.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has described Nigeria as a key long-term market for South African investments.

People living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) who collect their medication from government clinics have the option of collecting their medication from a Post Office collection point.

The National Assembly will consider and adopt a resolution on the report of the Section 89 independent panel into President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday next week.

Government has welcomed the results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for quarter three, which revealed that 204 000 jobs were gained between the second and third quarters of 2022.

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has commended Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza’s report on the interventions to reinforce governance, oversight and accountability of the Ingonyama Trust and Ingonyama Trust Board.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has announced the approval by Cabinet of a comprehensive package of measures to address the damage caused by metal theft to public infrastructure and the economy by restricting and regulating trade of waste.

The South African Breweries (SAB) has injected a multimillion rand investment that will create over 25 000 job opportunities and rekindle the hopes of people in KwaZulu-Natal.