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Electricity prices to increase by 15%

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The North Gauteng High Court has ordered that an amount of R10 billion be added to Eskom’s allowable revenue to be recovered from tariff customers in the 2021/22 financial year.

Lesedi FM presenter's husband arrested

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The husband of Lesedi FM presenter Dimakatso Ratselane has been arrested at a house in Ennerdale - within 24 hours after the warrant for his arrest was issued.

COVID-19 sees rise in Compensation Fund claims

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The Compensation Fund says an exponential rise in applications, received as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen the agency disperse R35 million in claims.

Minister engages stakeholders on Tourism Equity Fund

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has emphasised the importance of the Tourism Equity Fund (TEF) as part of government’s intervention to build an inclusive tourism economy.

Employment and Labour reviews MIBCO agreement

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The Department of Employment and Labour has begun the process of reviewing the Motor Industry Bargaining Council (MIBCO) Main Collective Agreement for consideration by the Minister before it is extended to non-parties before it is gazetted.

Warrant of arrest for Lesedi FM presenter's husband

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The brutal attack on Lesedi FM presenter, Dimakatso Ratselane, allegedly by her husband, has spurred the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) to reiterate its call for South Africans to take a definitive stand against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

Congratulations for SA's “Address Unknown” filmmakers

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has congratulated South African filmmakers for the short film “Address Unknown” being selected to participate in the 2021 Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) taking place in Los Angeles in the United States.

SA records 1 103 new COVID-19 cases

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

South Africa has recorded 1 103 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, which represents a 7% positivity rate.