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Mineral Resources welcomes improved GDP figures

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

The Mineral Resources and Energy Ministry on Tuesday welcomed the mining sector’s performance in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the second quarter of 2019.

Applications for tourism funding now open

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

The Department of Tourism has announced the opening of the final application window in the current budget cycle for the Tourism Transformation Fund (TTF) and the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP).

Hisense in talks to expand production lines in SA

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Thembi Siweya has welcomed the impact the Hisense factory in Atlantis, Western Cape, has had on jobs, saying further investments will improve the lives of ordinary South Africans.

SA's GDP grows by 3.1% in second quarter

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

South Africa’s gross domestic product increased by 3.1% in the second quarter of 2019, Statistician General Risenga Maluleke revealed on Tuesday.

President to meet leadership of police

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa will be meeting with the leadership of the police later on today to be briefed on, amongst others, steps being undertaken to stem the tide of gender based violence in the country.

Parliament wants solution to truck driver attacks

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

The chairperson of the Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour, Mandla Rayi, says a solution must be found to address the attacks on truck drivers.

UN Expert to assess SA's rights of people with albinism

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

The UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by people with albinism, Ikponwosa Ero, is expected to visit South Africa to assess the situation concerning people with albinism in the country.