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NSG to upskill Cape Town metro staff

Thursday, February 17, 2022

The National School of Government (NSG) and the City of Cape Town (CoCT) Metropolitan Municipality have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement for the NSG to provide training programmes to the municipality’s employees.

SA records 3 699 new COVID-19 cases

Thursday, February 17, 2022

South Africa has recorded 3 699 new COVID-19 cases which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 648 968.

Investment in Africa to top the agenda at AU-EU summit

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Launching an ambitious Africa-Europe investment package and strengthening health systems in Africa, will be among the key discussions that will top the agenda at the Africa Union - European Union Summit.

SA to participate in AU-EU Summit

Thursday, February 17, 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to participate in the sixth African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit, being held in Belgium, where nations are hoping to launch an ambitious AU-EU investment package.

President: Fixing the economy a pressing priority

Thursday, February 17, 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa says fixing the economy remains the most pressing challenge for the country. 

The President said this when he responded to the debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Wednesday 

“As I began the State of the Nation Address last week, I said that the speech would focus on the measures we are taking to enable faster economic growth and the creation of employment.

“This is because fixing the economy is our most pressing challenge at this moment, and is essential to progress in almost every other area of life.

President tending to tension in security cluster

Thursday, February 17, 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is seized with acting on the visibly clear tensions between Police Minister Bheki Cele and Police Commissioner, General Kehla Sitole, in order to bring stability to the security cluster.

Two in hot water over bribe

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The Gauteng Traffic Police has warned the public against bribing law enforcement officials, following the arrest of two men aged 40 and 60 in Pretoria.

Renewable energy projects can generate enough to 'kick start economy'

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, says the country’s natural resources and the development of the renewable energy industry has the potential to accelerate the economy and set the country towards a low carbon economy state.

SAPS HQ operations continuing despite disconnections

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Operations are continuing uninterrupted at the South African Police Service (SAPS) administrative headquarters in Pretoria, despite utility services being disconnected by the City of Tshwane on Tuesday.