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SA ready to host AU summit, says committee

SA ready to host AU summit, says committee

5th June 2015

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation said on Thursday it was satisfied that South Africa is ready to host the 25th African Union (AU) Summit. Chairperson of the... 


Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga

Operation Phakisa gets underway in education sector

5th June 2015

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga on Friday said the Council of Education Ministers (CEM) has received a progress report on Operation Phakisa as it relates to the education sector. The... 


Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene

Finance Minister tables Eskom Bills

4th June 2015

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has tabled the Eskom Special Appropriation Bill and the Amendment Bill in Parliament on Wednesday. The Eskom Special Appropriation Bill will enable the appropriation... 


SALT

Africa expanding workforce in science through astronomy

1st June 2015

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says Africa is gradually expanding its future workforce in science and engineering through astronomy. Speaking at the Southern African Large Telescope... 


SOE infrastructure spend performance shows improvement

SOE infrastructure spend performance shows improvement

1st June 2015

The Financial and Fiscal Commission says spending performance by State-owned entities on infrastructure projects has improved despite tight fiscal conditions. The Financial and Fiscal Commission... 


Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa

Waste has economic value – Minister

15th May 2015

Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, says government is waging a war on waste and prioritising contributing to the development and growth of the recycling economy. “The waste sector is... 


Sedibeng sewer scheme brings relief to residents

Sedibeng sewer scheme brings relief to residents

13th May 2015

The Sedibeng Regional Sewer Scheme (SRSS) is expected to bring much needed relief for residents living in the Sedibeng District Municipality. Speaking at a public engagement at Soul Tsotetsi Hall... 


Russian President Vladimir Putin

SA and Russia advance bilateral relations

11th May 2015

South Africa and Russia have once again agreed to sustain the momentum of their bilateral relationship. This follows a successful bilateral discussions between President Jacob Zuma and Russian... 


President Zuma to release Marikana report to the public 'in due course'

President Zuma to release Marikana report to the public 'in due course'

11th May 2015

President Jacob Zuma will release the awaited Marikana Commission of Inquiry report to the public in due course, the Presidency said on Sunday. In a statement, the Presidency said it has noted... 


SA, Saudi Arabia talk trade

SA, Saudi Arabia talk trade

7th May 2015

Saudi Arabia continues to enjoy a trade surplus of R72.6-billion against South Africa, says Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies. The Minister was speaking at the sixth session of the South... 


Sections of Joburg highways to be upgraded

Sections of Joburg highways to be upgraded

7th May 2015

Key sections of the Johannesburg highway system will soon be upgraded to world-class standards, but none of these roads will be tolled. This was the assurance given by Executive Mayor Parks Tau in... 


Post Office turnaround plan to shed over 5 000 jobs

Post Office turnaround plan to shed over 5 000 jobs

6th May 2015

The South African Post Office (SAPO) plans to shed more than 5000 jobs. This is according to their turnaround strategic plan which was presented to the Portfolio Committee of Telecommunications and... 


Inquiry set up to investigate Denver crash

Inquiry set up to investigate Denver crash

29th April 2015

A Board of Inquiry has been set up to investigate the root course of yesterday’s train accident at the Denver train station, near Johannesburg. Preliminary investigations show that the Tshwane... 


Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor

Calls for gender transformation in science, technology

28th April 2015

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says if women’s talents were used in the fields of science, technology and innovation, the world would develop much more progressively. The Minister... 


Smart ID card applications to be piloted at banks

Smart ID card applications to be piloted at banks

21st April 2015

The Department of Home Affairs says it is ready to pilot eChannel, its new innovative system that will allow citizens to apply for their smart ID cards from the comfort of their homes. Mpho Moloi,... 


Government says 5.9% wage offer fair

Government says 5.9% wage offer fair

17th April 2015

Government says its current 5.9% offer in the wage negotiations is fair and reasonable, and takes into account the current economic situation of the country. According to government – as the... 


Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba

Don't overlook contribution of foreign nationals – Gigaba

17th April 2015

Many foreign nationals in South Africa make a positive contribution to society and the economy, says Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba. In his statement during the debate on the recent outbreak... 


S Africa gets 'political commitment' to be included in Agoa

S Africa gets 'political commitment' to be included in Agoa

17th April 2015

President Jacob Zuma says government has received a political commitment from the United States government that the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) would be signed with the inclusion of... 


Mobile offices to make land claims process easier

Mobile offices to make land claims process easier

15th April 2015

The unveiling of a high-tech mobile lodgement office is expected to increase accessibility to citizens who live in far-flung rural areas who wish to submit land claims. Rural Development and Land... 


Salga weighs in on Eskom, municipalities debts

Salga weighs in on Eskom, municipalities debts

13th April 2015

Eskom’s intention to deliberately interrupt the supply of electricity to 20 defaulting municipalities from across South Africa will have major impacts, says South African Local Government... 


Government to find solution to Harrismith Hub

Government to find solution to Harrismith Hub

13th April 2015

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters says government intends to find a solution to the Harrismith Hub and N3 De Beers Pass developments. “I am here to assure you that government through the SIP2 Task... 


President Robert Mugabe and President Jacob Zuma

SA, Zimbabwe sign five bilateral agreements

8th April 2015

South Africa and Zimbabwe have elevated bilateral relations with the signing of five agreements set to benefit both countries. The agreements were signed on Wednesday during President Robert... 


Mega housing projects to transform Gauteng

Mega housing projects to transform Gauteng

2nd April 2015

The Gauteng Human Settlements Department will officially launch the Mega Housing Projects, which will see an unprecedented radical transformation in housing and spatial planning in the province.... 


Disused mines: what’s being done?

Disused mines: what’s being done?

2nd April 2015

In the late 1880s, when the first miners started driving their tunnels through the hard quartzite rock below the Witwatersrand, digging deep to extract the region's vast gold wealth, they could not... 


Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela

Policy to map the future of SA youth

30th March 2015

A National Consultative Conference to discuss the draft National Youth Policy 2015-2020 (NYP2020) got under way in Johannesburg on Sunday. The two day conference is being attended by young people... 


President Jacob Zuma

Inquiry must establish root cause of Eskom’s problems – President

27th March 2015

President Jacob Zuma says the independent commission of inquiry into Eskom should get to the root cause of the problems facing the power utility. In an exclusive interview with the South African... 


GP roads, transport chief director suspended

GP roads, transport chief director suspended

26th March 2015

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has suspended its transport services Chief Director Loyiso Marasela for alleged financial misconduct, MEC Ismail Vadi told the members of the... 


New automotive centre set to transform economy

New automotive centre set to transform economy

24th March 2015

The new Automotive Incubation Centre at Nissan, which will be launched on Wednesday, is expected to radically transform the economy. “Established automotive companies are extremely important to our... 


Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor

Brics science ministers meet in Brazil

18th March 2015

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has joined her Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) counterparts in Brazil for a two-day science, technology and Innovation (STI)... 


Minister Collins Chabane

Condolences pour in for Minister Chabane

16th March 2015

Condolences continued to pour in from all corners of the country on Sunday as news of the passing away of Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane spread. The Minister and his two... 


Gauteng Premier David Makhura

Gauteng digs deep to diversify economy

12th March 2015

Gauteng Premier David Makhura says the province is hard at work to transform itself into a globally competitive economy and socially integrated destination. “Our vision and dream is to turn Gauteng... 


Food and Nutrition Plan ready to feed SA

Food and Nutrition Plan ready to feed SA

4th March 2015

The national Food and Nutrition Security Plan will be ready for implementation this month, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana announced on Wednesday. “Plans are afoot and... 


Millions pumped into power lines

Millions pumped into power lines

2nd March 2015

City Power, the City of Johannesburg’s electricity utility, has spent more than R267-million over the past four years to replace low voltage copper overhead power lines (LV), it said on Monday. The... 


Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene

Sale of noncore state assets at an advanced stage

26th February 2015

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says the process of selling off non-core state assets is at an advanced stage and that he cannot comment on the matter due to the market sensitivity. Briefing the... 


Incentives yielding results, creating jobs

Incentives yielding results, creating jobs

25th February 2015

Incentives and other economic interventions have collectively led to the creation of more than a-million jobs in the past year, the National Treasury said on Wednesday. According to the National... 


E Cape gets R233m to complete housing projects

E Cape gets R233m to complete housing projects

25th February 2015

The Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements has received an additional R233-million to help increase productivity on its housing projects. The additional fund, allocated by the national... 


Electricity supply constrained but stable – Eskom

Electricity supply constrained but stable – Eskom

20th February 2015

The electricity supply system remains constrained but stable, Eskom said on Thursday. “The electricity supply system still remains constrained but stable, meaning that any extra load or faults in... 


Brics CRA to be tabled in Parliament

Brics CRA to be tabled in Parliament

19th February 2015

Cabinet has approved the tabling in Parliament for ratification the treaty establishing the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) and agreement... 


S Africans can soon apply for Smart ID Cards at the bank

S Africans can soon apply for Smart ID Cards at the bank

17th February 2015

As of April, eligible citizens will be able to apply for their Smart ID Cards at the Home Affair’s kiosks in their nearest bank, Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Tuesday. The Minister... 


President Jacob Zuma

Business welcomes SONA

13th February 2015

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) has welcomed the positive tone of the State of Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President Jacob Zuma. “Sacci is pleased to note that the... 


E-tolls consultation to continue

E-tolls consultation to continue

4th February 2015

Gauteng Premier David Makhura will on Friday convene a consultative session with all stakeholders to discuss the report of the Advisory Panel on the socio-economic impact of the Gauteng Freeway... 


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