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Health Summit outcomes welcomed

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the outcomes of the Presidential Health Summit 2018, saying the deliberations will inspire action towards the creation of a healthier nation.

President to sign Competition Amendment Bill into law

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today sign into law the Competition Amendment Bill, which will strengthen regulations against anti-competitive behaviour in industrial markets.

Presidency sets up NHI "war room"

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

The Presidency has set up a National Health Insurance (NHI) "war room" to address challenges in the public healthcare system.

Electronic Communications Amendment Bill withdrawn

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has decided to withdraw the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill to enable further consultations and to align it with the drive towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Police hunt Hillbrow guard killers

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Gauteng police have begun the search for suspects after private security guards were shot and killed in Hillbrow on Monday.

DBE concerned over looming strike

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has expressed concern at the looming nationwide strike that is set to take place on Wednesday.

National Gang unit making inroads

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the establishment of the Anti-Gang Unit last year, hundreds of gang-related arrests have been made by the elite unit.

Mokgalapa takes over as Tshwane mayor

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

The DA's Stevens Mokgalapa has been elected as Tshwane mayor during a special council sitting on Tuesday morning.

Unemployment marginally down to 27.1%

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

South Africa’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.4 of a percentage point to 27.1% for the fourth quarter of 2018, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Tuesday.