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SADC leaders to push for industrialisation

SADC leaders to push for industrialisation

19th August 2014

Southern African leaders ended their two-day summit on Monday having resolved to direct member states to put industrialisation at the top of Southern African Development Community's (SADC’s)... 


R2.7bn youth fund launched

R2.7bn youth fund launched

18th August 2014

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) have launched a R2.7-billion Youth Fund aimed at creating... 


Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa

Human resource development to move SA forward

15th August 2014

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says human resource development is a societal issue that needs to be addressed if South Africa is to move forward. “If anyone wants to move a country forward,... 


KZN commits to economic growth, jobs

KZN commits to economic growth, jobs

12th August 2014

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has committed his office to economic growth, food security and job creation for the people of the province. “This is no longer the time to theorize but to... 


US-Africa summit was positive – Davies

US-Africa summit was positive – Davies

12th August 2014

South Africa and Africa in general benefitted immensely from the recent US-Africa Leaders’ Summit held in Washington last week, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Tuesday. “By and... 


National Electricity Safety Week launched

National Electricity Safety Week launched

12th August 2014

Eskom has launched the National Electricity Safety Week, which promotes and educates the public on the safe use of electricity. National Electricity Week runs from August 11 to 17. “Every year,... 


E Cape inland fishing key to food security

E Cape inland fishing key to food security

11th August 2014

Government says it will pay special attention to marine conservation and developing inland fishing in the Eastern Cape as one way of ensuring South Africa’s food security. This emerged when... 


SA air cargo security systems get the nod from EU

SA air cargo security systems get the nod from EU

6th August 2014

South African air cargo security systems have received the nod from the European Union (EU) as well as the United States’ Transport Security Administration (TSA). The South African Civil Aviation... 


SA, Japan strengthen defence relations

SA, Japan strengthen defence relations

5th August 2014

South Africa and Japan have explored areas of military and defence cooperation of the two armed forces. On Monday, Japanese vice Defence Minister Minoru Kihara visited South Africa to exchange... 


Petrol price to remain unchanged in August

Petrol price to remain unchanged in August

1st August 2014

The petrol price will remain unchanged in August, the Department of Energy said on Friday. In July, the petrol price saw a 29-cent increase for 93 unleaded petrol (ULP) and lead replacement petrol... 


SAA adds more travel options in Africa

SAA adds more travel options in Africa

1st August 2014

National carrier, South African Airways (SAA), is adding more travel options on the African continent. In a statement, on Thursday, SAA said it was increasing flights on the Johannesburg-Lagos... 


Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown

Public Enterprises to study High Court order

1st August 2014

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown is to study the Pretoria High Court’s judgement regarding a class action suit against Transnet. This after the high court, on Thursday, granted an order to... 


SA's population at 54m – Stats SA

SA's population at 54m – Stats SA

31st July 2014

South Africa’s population is estimated to be at 54-million with the life expectancy of the population at 61-years of age, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Thursday. Stats SA released... 


Billions set aside for infrastructure development in Gauteng

Billions set aside for infrastructure development in Gauteng

29th July 2014

The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (DID) has been allocated R4.9-billion to implement capital and maintenance projects, mainly for the health and education departments, in the... 


Transnet wagon refurbishment facility officially opened

Transnet wagon refurbishment facility officially opened

29th July 2014

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown and Northern Cape Premier Sylvia Lucas have officially opened Transnet’s wagon refurbishment facility. The two officially launched the Transnet Wagons... 


President Jacob Zuma

SA, Lesotho to strengthen bilateral relations

28th July 2014

South Africa and Lesotho are expected to strengthen bilateral relations when President Jacob Zuma kicks off his working visit to Lesotho, on Tuesday.  During the visit, Zuma is expected to discuss... 


Agriculture Minister Senzeni Zokwana

Marine resources central in economy

25th July 2014

Operation Phakisa is expected to place marine resources central in the economy, says Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, Senzeni Zokwana. Operation Phakisa is aimed at fast-tracking the... 


Efforts to support black industrialists, youth continue

Efforts to support black industrialists, youth continue

23rd July 2014

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will move decisively to develop bolder instruments to support black industrialists and youth. Delivering the department’s Budget Vote on Tuesday, Trade... 


President Jacob Zuma

Zuma says gains made in rooting out corruption

23rd July 2014

President Jacob Zuma says South Africa is making progress in the fight against corruption, as evidenced by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) probes he has authorised in the last five years.... 


Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu

Minister hints at legislation review for small business

21st July 2014

Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has hinted at reviewing legislation and regulations that make it difficult for small businesses to survive. The minister says her department will,... 


Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi

Risk and Compliance Unit a boon for Public Works

16th July 2014

The establishment of the Governance Risk and Compliance (RGC) unit to drive the compliance, anti-fraud and corruption campaign is a milestone for the Department of Public Works. On Wednesday,... 


Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi

Minister pledges to create 6m work opportunities

16th July 2014

Public Works Minister Thembelani “Thulas” Nxesi has singled out the creation of six million work opportunities for poor and unemployed people as one of his five key priority areas in the next five... 


Communications Minister Faith Muthambi

Cabinet welcomes reopening of land claims

10th July 2014

Cabinet has welcomed the re-opening of the land claims process. The Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act was signed into law last week by President Jacob Zuma. It provides claimants, who... 


Policies, infrastructure spend must reflect 'sprawling' city – Stats SA

Policies, infrastructure spend must reflect 'sprawling' city – Stats SA

2nd July 2014

Statistician General Pali Lehohla says policies and spend on infrastructure must reflect that more people are living on the fringes of metros. “As far as Gauteng is concerned, that is the... 


North West to spend R460m on housing in mining areas

North West to spend R460m on housing in mining areas

27th June 2014

The North West provincial government has set aside over R460-million for housing projects in the mining area of Marikana. Delivering his State of the Province Address, in Mafikeng, on Friday, North... 


Newly constituted ministerial clusters announced

Newly constituted ministerial clusters announced

26th June 2014

The Presidency has announced the new ministerial clusters which have been constituted to improve coordination within government and enhance the delivery of services. The Presidency said on Thursday... 


Lesotho Highlands Phase II to be completed in 2023

Lesotho Highlands Phase II to be completed in 2023

23rd June 2014

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority says it expects Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Project to be completed by mid-2023. The second phase of the major infrastructure project is expected... 


SA developing blue economy strategy

SA developing blue economy strategy

9th June 2014

In order to make full use of its oceans’ potential, the South African government is in the process of developing a blue economy strategy, said the Department of Environmental Affairs. “South Africa... 


GCIS acting CEO Phumla Williams

Government welcomes latest FDI Index rating

4th June 2014

Government has welcomed the latest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rating, as it indicates that South Africa’s strategic partnership with investors form abroad was producing good spin-offs. This... 


Bridge to provide safe passage for Alex, Sandton pedestrians

Bridge to provide safe passage for Alex, Sandton pedestrians

4th June 2014

Pedestrians and cyclists commuting to and from work between Sandton and Alexandra will no longer have to navigate dangerous traffic with the construction of a new walkway bridge linking the two... 


Smart IDs pass 300 000 mark

Smart IDs pass 300 000 mark

3rd June 2014

The issuing of smart ID cards is making good progress, with the Department of Home Affairs reporting that it has passed the 300 000 mark. Home Affairs Department on Tuesday said it has issued more... 


President Jacob Zuma with Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa

New Deputy President, ministers sworn in

26th May 2014

The country’s Deputy President, including the 35 new ministers, were sworn in today. In a ceremony conducted at the Presidential Guesthouse, the new Cabinet members took an oath to serve the... 


Grace period discount for e-tolls extended

Grace period discount for e-tolls extended

14th May 2014

The Department of Transport has extended the grace period discount for e-toll invoices for the period 3 December 2013 to 28 February 2014, without the alternate user tariff being applied, for these... 


President Jacob Zuma

Zuma calls for end to platinum strike

2nd May 2014

President Jacob Zuma says unions in the mining sector should use their rights responsibly and put the country first by protecting the economy and safeguarding jobs. Speaking at the May Day rally at... 


Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe

Sanral operations centre officially unveiled

8th April 2014

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has officially unveiled the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) e-toll central operations centre in Midrand. The Deputy President said while over... 


Mining company in hot water over pollution

Mining company in hot water over pollution

7th January 2014

The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs (DWEA) has laid criminal charges against the owners of a tailing dam that overflowed and caused extensive pollution of the Selati and Olifants... 


Rehabilitation of major Mpuma road on the cards

Rehabilitation of major Mpuma road on the cards

7th January 2014

The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport has announced that the rehabilitation of the deteriorated R36 between Machadodorp and Mashishing (formerly Lydenburg) in Mpumalanga... 


Mandela served people with distinction - Mabuza

Mandela served people with distinction - Mabuza

6th December 2013

Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has described the late former President Nelson Mandela as a man who served the people of South Africa and the world with distinction. He said Mandela was one of the... 


Home Affairs calls for patience as smart ID offices open

Home Affairs calls for patience as smart ID offices open

15th October 2013

Home Affairs Director-General Mkuseli Apleni has appealed to South Africans to be patient, and wait for the upcoming announcements and invitations before rushing out to apply for the new smart ID... 


Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe

Mining industry, labour helping to bring stability to sector

14th October 2013

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says the mining industry and labour unions have “so far” lived up to their promises to bring about stability in the mining sector during strikes. Speaking at the... 


Gauteng-UN programme to create jobs

Gauteng-UN programme to create jobs

17th September 2013

The Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP), an entity that falls under the province’s Economic Development Department, has signed a partnership that is expected to boost small businesses and create... 


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