Government's first coordinated nationwide labour enforcement blitz has uncovered widespread labour law violations at a Tshwane textile factory, with workers stating that they were underpaid, worked excessive hours without overtime, lacked basic employment protections and were locked inside the factory during night shifts.
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a fair, compliant and inclusive labour market with the launch of the country's first coordinated nationwide multidisciplinary high-impact labour and immigration blitz inspections.
Emfuleni Local Municipality Executive Mayor Hassan Mako has urged South Africans, particularly young people, to reflect on the key milestones in the country’s democratic journey and use dialogue to deepen social cohesion, strengthen nation-building and foster a shared national identity.
The eThekwini Municipality's Community Container Bakeries Programme has created more than 220 permanent jobs, helping to transform small township bakeries into sustainable businesses, while boosting local economic development.
The Mpumalanga Municipal Utility Reform Programme has received a significant boost with the approval of a $400 million loan by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group.
Emerging grain farmers in the Eastern Cape are poised to take a step towards commercial success following the launch of the Grain Commercialisation Chapter by the Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR), an initiative aimed at building sustainable farming enterprises and expanding access to markets.
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and the leadership of the provincial taxi industry have reached an agreement to resolve key challenges in the sector.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a National Water Action Plan aimed at addressing South Africa's worsening water supply crisis and ensuring a reliable supply of quality water across the country.
The City of Ekurhuleni has set the record straight regarding its bulk utility debt, assuring residents of its commitment to fiscal sustainability and uninterrupted service delivery.
South Africans can expect a mostly fine and cold to cool weekend, with warmer conditions in some areas, while parts of KwaZulu-Natal face strong winds and isolated showers and rain.
