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Climate change bill being debated at Nedlac

Friday, July 12, 2019

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy says the second draft of the Climate Change Bill, aimed at reducing carbon emissions, is currently being debated at Nedlac.

MTN's Zakhele Futhi inconsistent with BEE Act

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Telecommunications network provider MTN’s Zakhele-Futhi’s scheme has been found to be inconsistent with South Africa’s Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Act.

SA's Semenya an "indomitable athlete"

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Cabinet has joined the rest of South Africa in congratulating Caster Semenya for her victory in the 800m event at the Prefontaine Classic in California, in the USA.

Pandor to discuss Koloane matter with President

Thursday, July 11, 2019

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Dr Naledi Pandor says she intends to hold talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa on whether any action needs to be taken against the Ambassador to the Netherlands, Bruce Koloane.

NHI Bill approved for submission to Parliament

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Cabinet has approved the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill of 2018 for tabling in Parliament, following its release for public consultation last year.

United response required on Gauteng e-tolls

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Cabinet says a united response across government is required on issues such as e-tolling to ensure South Africans have confidence in the work of government.

Cabinet condemns burning of Katlehong school

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Cabinet has condemned the recent burning of Katlehong Primary School in Gauteng, where two classrooms were set alight during service delivery protests in the Ekurhuleni township.

SA to hold conference on next 25 years of democracy

Thursday, July 11, 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to lead government’s delegation at the “25 Years of Democracy – The Next 25 Years” Conference at the University of Johannesburg, scheduled for later this month.

Public hearing into Tshwane metro tariff application

Thursday, July 11, 2019

The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) will this morning hold a public hearing into the City of Tshwane’s tariff application for a 13.07% increase and tariff restructuring.