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SARB keeps repo rate unchanged

Thursday, September 17, 2020

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has kept the repurchase (repo) rate unchanged at 3.5% per annum.

SA urged to preserve its rich historic heritage

Thursday, September 17, 2020

South Africa needs to do better at preserving the history of the late kings, queens and other traditional leaders, the Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Obed Bapela, said on Thursday.

Advocate George Bizos laid to rest

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Renowned human rights lawyer and activist, Advocate George Bizos, has been laid to rest at Westpark Cemetery in Randburg, Johannesburg.

EXCOs of warring taxi associations dissolved

Thursday, September 17, 2020

The ongoing standoff plaguing two Gauteng taxi associations has forced Public Transport and Road Infrastructure MEC Jacob Mamabolo to dissolve its executives committees.

Youth policy under the spotlight

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, is expected to host a consultation webinar focusing on key legislative and policy instruments for the youth sector.

Steady progress in Kouga water projects

Thursday, September 17, 2020

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is satisfied with progress made through intervention projects to ensure continued and uninterrupted water supply in Kouga Local Municipality.

Green industries can open new possibilities for development

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy has urged countries to explore green industries as governments across the world work on economic recovery strategies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.