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Journalists encouraged to enter SADC Media Awards

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Patrick O'Leary, a veteran photojournalist specializing in the trucking industry, who took second place in the photo category at the 2021 SADC Media Awards, has encouraged other journalists to enter this year.

SRD Grant, picture inspires Soweto man

Tuesday, February 22, 2022
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many South Africans who work in the events and entertainment industry were left with no source of income as events were cancelled due to regulations aimed at stopping the spread of the virus.

Alternative venues sought for National Assembly

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Parliament says it is considering all options available to determine a suitable and affordable venue that will hold National Assembly plenary sittings.

SA-Ireland JCC to foster cooperation

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister, Alvin Botes, is today hosting the Irish Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora of Ireland, Colm Brophy, for the second South Africa-Ireland Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC).

KZN moves to complete rental housing units

Monday, February 21, 2022

KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements and Public Works MEC, Jomo Sibiya, says the department is moving with speed to complete more than 22 857 rental housing units across the province.

The units are geared towards affordable Social Housing and Community Residential Units (CRUs).

“The social housing instrument will yield a total of 16 399 units and the CRU instrument will yield 6 458 units,” Sibiya said.

Sibiya was speaking during a meeting held with the leadership of Newcastle Local Municipality on Monday.

Major benefits for local SMMEs at Tshwane SEZ

Monday, February 21, 2022
Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) from Mamelodi have benefitted to the tune of least R1 billion during the construction phase of the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ).