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President inspects new train sets to improve punctuality, safety

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the unveiling of the new Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) train sets as a milestone, saying they will go a long way towards ensuring commuters are on time and that they are safe.

Government welcomes Rio Tinto investment

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has welcomed the announcement by global mining company, Rio Tinto, of the US$463 million investment in the expansion of its Richards Bay Minerals operation in South Africa.

SA investment efforts bear fruit

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

South Africa’s investment facilitation efforts have borne fruit, with the country taking home the Investment Promotion Award.

Home Affairs’ services back on track

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

The Department of Home Affairs on Monday announced that all its front offices in all the provinces are back online and are providing full services to citizens.

Tribunal orders Volkwagen to refund consumer fees

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

The National Consumer Tribunal has instructed Volkswagen Financial Services South Africa to refund consumers for on-the-road, admin and handling fees on credit agreements.

Use electricity sparingly

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Eskom has urged consumers to use electricity sparingly as the demand for power is expected to increase this week as cold weather gets a grip on parts of South Africa.

Six vehicle testing station employees arrested

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Six vehicle testing station employees from Lephalale in Limpopo will appear in court today after they were arrested on Monday for fraud and corruption.

President to address Nissan expansion investment

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday officiate a ceremony at which automotive group Nissan will announce an expansion of its investment in South Africa.

AARTO Bill ready to be signed by the President

Monday, April 8, 2019

The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO) Amendment Bill has been passed by Parliament and is now ready to be signed into law by the President.