SANDF confirms payment to DRC-deployed soldiers

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has assured its members, their families, and the public that all operational allowances owed to personnel deployed to the Southern African Development Community Mission in the Republic of the Congo (SAMIDRC) have been paid and deposited directly into their individual bank accounts.

These...

SAPS members encouraged to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing

National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, says the organisation continues to prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of its members on a daily basis.

He said in-house employee health and wellness (EHW) is available 24/7 and 365 days a year to all police officers as well as for their family...

Zikalala to address 2nd National Contractor Development roadshow

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala is set to address the 2nd National Contractor Development roadshow in the Northern Cape.To be held in Kimberly, the roadshow is aimed at supporting emerging contractors to break through the lower level Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading,...

Construction company ordered to pay back R68.8m after unlawful tender

The Special Tribunal has ordered a construction company to pay back some R68.8 million that it has earned through an unlawful tender awarded by the Mogalakwena Local Municipality.

The company, Easyway Tarmac Pave and Projects CC, was contracted by the municipality for the supply, delivery, installation, and/or...

Blended finance proves game-changer for WC farmers

The Western Cape Government’s MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has hailed the blended finance catalyst for agriculture as a “game-changer” for emerging and smallholder farmers.

Spearheaded by the national Department of Agriculture in partnership with financial institutions including Land Bank and...

Changing gear: Eskom introduces first electric vehicle fleet

In a move that marries its energy mandate with a vision for a sustainable future, state-owned power utility Eskom has officially plugged into the future of transport with the introduction of its inaugural fleet of electric vehicles.

The initiative is supported by the installation of some 10 charging stations on five sites...

Hlabisa reaffirms commitment to fix Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has reaffirmed his department’s commitment to restoring stability, effective governance, and reliable service delivery in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West.“We will ensure that the financial recovery plan is implemented...

National dialogue outcomes to be determined by citizens: President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the outcomes of the National Dialogue will not be dictated by government but shaped by the people of South Africa themselves.

“The outcomes of the National Dialogue will be determined by the citizens of this country,” the President told Members of Parliament on Tuesday. 

He...

Tourism Minister calls for innovation to drive job creation

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has called on investors and all involved in the tourism sector to bring forward ideas, models and innovations to build tourism infrastructure that not only attracts visitors, but uplifts communities and creates jobs.

“The ground is fertile for shovel-ready infrastructure projects,” De...

Government welcomes Walmart’s investment

Government has welcomed plans by Walmart to open its first branded stores in South Africa later this year.

“Government welcomes Walmart’s investment in South Africa as an expression of confidence in the country. The investment underscores a strong belief in the country’s economic trajectory and confirmation that South Africa remains a...

Postbank not yet ready for full banking licence, says President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Postbank is not yet in a position to be granted a licence to operate as a fully-fledged State-owned bank.

Responding to questions in the National Assembly on Tuesday, the President stressed that while financial inclusion remains a national priority, Postbank still has work to do...

Moves to modernise communications legislation

The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies committee has indicated that in the next few weeks, it will prioritise and fast-track law-making to modernise communications legislation to be in line with the fast-changing digital environment. Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital...

Gold ribbons place the spotlight on childhood cancer

The Department of Health, in collaboration with several stakeholders, is calling on South Africans to unite in support of children, adolescents, and their families affected by childhood cancer.This call to action comes as part of International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September.The department is working closely with...

Government determined to tackle GBVF scourge

Gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) is a “stain” on South Africa’s conscience which government is working hard to eliminate.This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who was delivering oral replies to questions posed by members of the National Assembly on Tuesday.In his response on the establishment of the National...

SA receives strong support in G20 leadership – President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has updated the National Assembly on South Africa’s preparations to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit, in Johannesburg, in November.

The country will host the leaders’ summit under the theme: “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”, marking the first time an African nation leads the forum of...

‘Full-scale investigation’ to be launched after death of escaped inmate

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that an inmate that had escaped from the Allandale Correctional Centre in the Western Cape has died in an apparent suicide.

The offender, identified as Graine Martin, escaped from custody on Tuesday, while working as part of facility’s Agricultural...

SA condemns attack on Qatar 

The South African Government, through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, has unequivocally condemned the “illegal “and “unprovoked” attack carried out by the Israeli Defence Force in Doha, Qatar.Tuesday’s attack targeted a civilian building in a residential area that allegedly housed members of the Political Bureau of...

Four women were killed in two shootings that occurred 10 minutes apart in Wallacedene, Cape Town, on Tuesday night.

Two Gatueng pupils have died in separate incidents in just 24 hours in the province.