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Measures to control fiscal deficit a must

Monday, November 25, 2019

Government says it has noted the Standard and Poor Global Ratings decision to affirm South Africa’s long term foreign currency debt rating at ‘BB’ and local currency debt rating at ‘BB+’ as well as revise the outlook to negative from stable.

SAPS intensifies efforts on crimes against women, children

Friday, November 22, 2019

An Intelligence-led operation comprising a team of experts from various units within the South African Police Service (SAPS) has led to the rescue of two women believed to be kept against their will in Arcadia, Pretoria.

SAA, unions reach wage agreement

Friday, November 22, 2019

South African Airways (SAA) says it has reached an agreement with unions to end the industrial action which began seven days ago.

Hawks shut down hydroponic lab in North West

Friday, November 22, 2019

Three suspects have been arrested after the Hawks’ serious organised crime investigation unit and members of the K9 Hartbeespoortdam unit raided a hydroponic dagga lab in Assen, in the North West.

Accused in Chinese factory case remanded in custody

Friday, November 22, 2019

The Seven Chinese and Taiwanese nationals, who were arrested last week in a raid at a factory allegedly involved in the trafficking of illegal immigrants and subjecting them to forced labour, appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

Stop taxi violence

Friday, November 22, 2019

Gauteng Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure MEC Jacob Mamabolo has given taxi associations in Olievenhoutbosch in Tshwane 12 hours to cease the violence or face six months routes closure should they continue with their violent clashes.

Mabuza successfully concludes South Sudan visit

Friday, November 22, 2019

Deputy President David Mabuza has concluded his two-day working visit to Juba in South Sudan, where he held consultations with various stakeholders and signatories to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan.

Special Official Funeral for King of the amaXhosa

Friday, November 22, 2019

The late King of the amaXhosa, King Zwelonke Mpendulo Sigcawu, is to be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 1, which means the funeral will have military ceremonial elements.

Repo rate remains unchanged

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged for the time being, despite some economists banking on a rate cut.