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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 Committee Siphosezwe Masango said the Department of International Relations and Cooperation was on top of... →

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 progress report included progress around the creation of digital content such as interactive work books,... →

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Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga

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 of the R23-billion allocated to the power utility, while the Amendment Bill will allow for the... →

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Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene

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 (SALT) Conference in Stellenbosch, earlier today, Pandor said cooperation between astronomers across... →

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SALT

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 (FFC) today tabled its Annual Submission for the Division of Revenue in Parliament. Bongani Khumalo,... →

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 currently valued at about R50-billion a year. Waste has value – both a social and an economic value. →

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Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa

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 in Sebokeng, Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane said over the next three years, the... →

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 Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russian which has served to take forward the strong bilateral... →

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Russian President Vladimir Putin

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 inquiries in relation to the release of the report. →

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 Africa-Saudi Arabia Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. The JEC was... →

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 his 2015 State of the City Address on Wednesday. →

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 Postal Services on Tuesday. →

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 Business Express (TBE) 1602 collided into the rear of the stationery Metroplus 0600 at the Denver Station. →

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 said gender imbalance across these research-driven fields continues to be a challenge, and that more... →

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Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor

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, the department’s Chief Director for Channel Management, said all systems are in place to roll out... →

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 employer – the current offer sufficiently cushions the salaries of public service employees from the... →

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 of violence against foreign nationals in the National Assembly on Thursday, the Minister condemned... →

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Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba

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 South Africa. The President said this when he responded to questions for oral reply at the National... →

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 Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti unveiled one of the four mobile buses at the Parliamentary precinct in... →

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 Association (Salga) acting Chief Executive Simphiwe Dzengwa. This after the power utility issued a statement... →

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 Team will find a win–win solution to the Harrismith Hub and N3 De Beers Pass developments,” she said. →

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 Mugabe’s state visit to South Africa at the invitation of President Jacob Zuma. →

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. This follows the announcement of Gauteng Premier David Makhura’s strategy of radical transformation,... →

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 have foreseen the dangerous legacy their activities would leave for future generations. Now, well... →

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 from around the country and nationally organised youth structures. lts expected to afford young... →

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela

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 Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Thursday night, the President spoke about Eskom and other current... →

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President Jacob Zuma

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 legislature on Thursday. Vadi said his department has completed two separate investigations relating to the... →

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 drive to radically transform our economy and foster increased participation by women, youth and... →

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) ministerial meeting. The first Brics STI Ministerial Meeting was held in Cape Town last year, in line... →

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Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor

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 protectors – Sgt Lesiba Sekele and Sgt Lawrence Lentsoane – died in a car accident near Polokwane... →

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Minister Collins Chabane

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 into a globally competitive and seamlessly integrated city region that is socially cohesive and... →

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Gauteng Premier David Makhura

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 already well-advanced in developing the Food and Nutrition Security Implementation Plan for the... →

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 LV lines with aerial bundle conductors (ABC) will reduce power outages and curb cable theft, which... →

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 Select Committee on Finance and Appropriations in Parliament on Thursday, the Minister said naming the... →

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Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene

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 Treasury, the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) supports a range of programmes that, in... →

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 Department of Human Settlements, was a result of the department changing its service delivery model and... →

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 the system may necessitate the need to go into load shedding. Eskom will continue to communicate... →

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 on the New Development Bank, Cabinet said on Thursday. “The Contingent Reserve Arrangement is being... →

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 said this when he led a briefing by government’s Governance and Administration Cluster at the Imbizo... →

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 nine-point plan to ignite growth and create jobs includes actions that it believes will provide the... →

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President Jacob Zuma

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 Improvement Project (GFIP) and the e-tolls. This is a commitment the Premier made when releasing the... →

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