Black business called to be part of rebuilding SA economy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on black business and black industrialists to be part of efforts to rebuild the country’s economy.

President Ramaphosa made the call at the Black Business Council (BBC) gala dinner held at Kempton Park in Johannesburg on Tuesday night.

He warned that without investment there can be no...

Dr Motsuenyane: A torchbearer of black economic empowerment

Small Business Development Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has described the late Dr Sam Motsuenyane as a doyen of black business and a torchbearer of black economic empowerment.

“He represents a generation of black entrepreneurs who, despite formidable odds, managed to take their destinies into their own hands and...

Township agriculture programme launched to address food insecurity

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing food insecurity and uplifting township communities, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has launched a programme aimed at equipping residents with the knowledge and resources necessary to cultivate healthy and nutritious crops in their neighbourhoods.

The...

Government pays tribute to South Africa’s workers

As South Africa joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Workers’ Day, government has paid tribute to all workers, especially frontline workers who continue to provide essential services on this public holiday.

Celebrated annually on 1 May, International Workers’ Day or May Day, pays tribute to the historical...

Mchunu invokes Section 63 in uThukela District Municipality

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has invoked Section 63 of the Water Services Act in the uThukela District Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal, in an effort to stabilise the state of water and sanitation in the area.

Mchunu took the decision during a meeting with the KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional...

All systems go for registered voters to cast ballots abroad

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says it is confident that all systems are in place for the shipment of voting materials to enable South African citizens living abroad to cast their ballots. 

The department and the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) have met and agreed on the...

Health dismisses reports of new COVID-19 variant

The National Department of Health says it has noted with concern old and fake news about the COVID-19 Omicron XBB variant circulating on social media.

These fake posts further advise people to wear face masks because of an allegedly “deadly and not easy-to-detect variant”.

“This is a misleading message which first resurfaced during...

Government creates better life during 30 years of democracy

Over the past 30 years government has empowered its citizens by implementing programmes aimed at improving their lives for the better.

As South Africa celebrates 30 years of freedom and democracy, Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa has reflected on the country’s...

Deputy President Mashatile applauds efforts to keep the lights on

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has applauded the Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s leadership in striving to find solutions to power cuts and increasing energy availability.

“It is commendable that we have had four consecutive weeks without power interruptions. We...

President Ramaphosa bestows National Orders

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid homage to the South African citizens and others who received their National Orders today – calling them an invaluable part of South Africa’s history.

The 32 recipients, some posthumously, were honoured and bestowed during a ceremony held at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Tshwane on...

National Orders: Heroes and heroines receive SA’s highest honour

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday bestowed National Orders to 32 recipients during a ceremony held at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Tshwane.

The awards are the highest honour that can be given in South Africa.

In the National Orders Book for 2024, Director-General in the Presidency Phindile...

Mashatile calls on leaders from all sectors to build SA’s economy

Leaders from all sectors of society must join hands to build a resilient economy and fight corruption, says the Deputy President, Paul Mashatile. 

“We must collaborate, with each playing a distinctive part, to generate employment and boost trade and investment between our nations, the continent and the world,” he...

Apply to cast your special vote before applications close on Friday

The deadline is looming for those who wish to apply for a special vote in this year’s National and Provincial Elections (NPE). 

According to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), all applications for special votes for home and voting station visits opened on 15 April 2024 and will close on Friday, 3 May...

Condolences for black business visionary, Dr Sam Motsuenyane

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to revered black business pioneer, Dr Sam Motsuenyane, who has died at the age of 97.

Motsuenyane was the co-founder of the pivotal National African Federated Chamber of Commerce (NAFCOC) and played a leading role in the establishment of African Bank – both at the height of...

Petrol price to increase in May

Consumers will have to reach deeper into their pockets this coming month as the price of petrol is expected to increase from Wednesday.

The price of both grades of petrol (93 ULP and LRP) and (95 ULP and LRP) is set to increase by 37 cents a litre.

This means that a litre of 95 petrol, which currently costs R25.12 in Gauteng, will now cost R25.49...