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President commends class of 2021 for persevering through pandemic

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

As the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination commences today, President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his best wishes, on behalf of all South Africans, to the class of 2021 and commended them for persevering through a challenging year.

Upcoming elections to be one of the most contested: IEC

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo says the upcoming Local Government Elections will be one of the most contested in South Africa’s history.

Probe into murder of Mamelodi gang suspect underway

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Gauteng Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, has directed a task team to probe the murder and crimes of a prime gang suspect, linked to a series of cases in Mamelodi.

President launches first hybrid Toyota vehicle produced in SA

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the launch of the local production of the Corolla Cross as an important step to South Africa’s path to transform the car-making business into a green industry success story.

KZN Premier welcomes Tetra Pak's multi-million investment

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has commended Swedish multinational food packaging and processing company, Tetra Pak, for its multi-million investment that will create new jobs in the wake of COVID-19 and related socio-economic challenges.

How tech is vital in the battle against gender-based violence

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) continues cementing its presence in our everyday life, keeping abreast of the developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is everyone’s responsibility. There is no better time to start thinking of ways in which technology can be harnessed to improve the lot of women, especially when it comes to their safety in a predominantly misogynistic world.

Vaal holds great prospects for economic growth

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Gauteng Premier David Makhura says the revival of the Vaal into a green and inclusive economic zone is a key cog in the growth of the Gauteng economy.

Mid-Term Budget postponed to 11 November

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will now table the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament on 11 November 2021, and not 4 November 2021 as per earlier indications.

Law enforcement to enforce legal compliance for foreign truck operators

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

A NATJOINTS communique has been issued on Monday night directing deployment of multi-disciplinary law enforcement teams to enforce compliance of the law and ensure foreign operators driving trucks have the requisite papers and meet all the requirements of the law.

Plans in place to address water woes in NW

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

North West Premier Bushy Maape says a number of steps have been taken to ensure that all residents of the province have access to water, both in short and longer term.