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Know your foreign laws before travelling

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

With currently 800 South Africans doing time in foreign jails, International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has urged travellers to familiarise themselves with foreign laws and desist from illegal activity.

IORA to address socio-economic challenges

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

The Indian Ocean Region is looking at redefining its regional architecture to deal with the myriad security and socio-economic challenges it faces.

UK Prime Minister backs SA’s land reform programme

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

British Prime Minister Theresa May says the United Kingdom has for some time supported land reform in South Africa - as it is a process carried out in a legal, transparent and democratic manner.

SA urged to maximise Mozambique opportunities

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

South Africa should make the most of its close proximity to Mozambique by taking up business opportunities in the neighbouring country, South African High Commissioner to Mozambique Mandisi Mpahlwa said.

President Ramaphosa, May to hold trade talks

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa and UK Prime Minister Theresa May are expected to hold talks in Cape Town this morning, aimed at boosting trade ties. 

May landed in Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday and was welcomed by Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane. 

“The working visit by Prime Minister May seeks to further cement economic relations built up over several decades,” said the Presidency. 

Two found guilty of defrauding SARS

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

A bogus tax practitioner was one of two people sentenced to a combined 26 years direct imprisonment for defrauding the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Ramaphosa, May identify key investment areas

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and the United Kingdom have identified key sectors for investment aimed at boosting economic growth and development.

NSFAS CEO suspended

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has suspended its Chief Executive Officer Steven Zwane with immediate effect, following allegations of maladministration.