South Africa

A team of firefighters is being called in to help contain the raging fire at a government-owned building in Gauteng.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate suspected wrongdoing by public servants, persons or entities in the private sector in the awarding of tenders or contracts.

Government needs to urgently ensure the compliance of implementation agreements (IAs) related to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Energy Minister Jeff Radebe said on Thursday.

Government has to look at long-term interventions to address the rising cost of fuel, Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane said on Thursday.

Cabinet has approved two bills for submission to Parliament.

Attacks on and looting of shops as a response to the sale of suspicious foods has been condemned by Cabinet.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will shortly present a stimulus package aimed at rousing economic growth, Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane said on Thursday.

The Beijing Action Plan, which details the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, has been welcomed by Cabinet.

Cabinet has called on all South Africans to use the current debate around land reform to strengthen nation-building and social cohesion.

Cabinet has sent its condolences to the families of three firefighters who lost their lives while trying to respond to a fire that erupted at a government-owned building on Wednesday.