South Africa

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel, will on Thursday launch the Energy One Stop Shop and Energy Resilience Fund.

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) says the Competition Tribunal’s conditional approval of the Takatso Consortium’s intention to acquire 51% of South African Airways (SAA) is a significant step in making the state owned airline competitive and profitable.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says global cooperation is critical in the fight against challenges such as counter-terrorism and information and communication technology related crimes.

For gender equality to be achieved, it is important that men work on developing new forms of masculinity.

Trade, Industry and Competition Acting Director-General, Malebo Thompson, says the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to accelerate growth and increase investment in Africa.

South Africa has assured its BRICS partners that it continues to view the bloc as a crucial strategic partnership through which a just, peaceful and more equitable world order can be pursued and realised. 

A total of 23 447 learners in Grades 7, 8, 10 and 12 attended ‘Back on Track’ and matric support classes over the holiday period in the Western Cape.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government says preparations for the repatriation of the mortal remains of a medical student, who passed away in the Philippines, are at an advanced stage.

The Department of Correctional Services Department has warned members of the public that it is unlawful to dress in replica inmate and official uniform.