South Africa

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 8%.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has successfully concluded his productive weeklong working visit to Washington D.C. in the United States of America (USA).

Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Director-General, Advocate Mikateko Maluleke, says gender equality is contingent on women's economic development and financial independence.

Tourism Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu says it is important for the tourism sector to stand together, united by the common goal of growing an inclusive sector.

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has commended the proposed plans by Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, to terminate the rental agreement of the National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) headquarters in Cape Town.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, and his German counterpart Federal Minister of Building, Klara Geywitz, have signed a declaration of intent to strengthen relations.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli has embarked on a strategic working visit to the United States of America (USA) where he will be attending the highly anticipated Climate Week forum.

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) says all systems are in place for it to administer the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations for the Class of 2024.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has written to the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Refilwe Tsipane, to request a postponement of the session for oral reply to questions scheduled for later today.

“The Chairperson has kindly acceded to the Deputy President’s request.

“In line with questions from the NCOP, Deputy President Mashatile was due to brief the council on the seventh administration’s plans to improve the performance of municipalities and accelerate service delivery challenges in some municipalities,” the statement read. 

Police have arrested a suspect wanted in an attempted murder case in Malmesbury in the Western Cape.