Government moves to reduce red tape for investors

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, will on Monday officiate the launch of Invest South Africa’s One Stop Shop (OSS) in the Northern Cape.

The OSS initiative is aimed at providing investors with services that fast-track projects and reduce government red tape when establishing businesses. 

“The InvestSA One...

Northern Cape jobs, investment conference less than a week away

The Northern Cape Provincial Government is expected to hold the provincial Investment and Jobs Conference in Kimberley next week.

The conference will be held under the theme: “Unlocking Investment for Jobs through Industrialisation”.

“[The] conference will focus on unlocking investment opportunities, strengthening...

Partnerships key in driving reindustrialisation: Deputy President

With government pursuing a reindustrialisation agenda, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored to investors the importance of strong partnerships between government and business to drive economic growth, job creation, and increased manufacturing and industrial activity. 

Delivering a keynote address at the...

SIU crackdown: Rubicon Communications CC and its CEO to pay back the money

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured an Acknowledgement of Debt from Rubicon Communications CC and its Chief Executive Officer, Hangwani Mudangawe Nengovhela, after the company was awarded nearly R2.7 million for a youth leadership and skills development programme that never happened.

The company...

Call for nominations of candidates for Agricultural Produce Agents Council

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has issued a call for nominations of suitable people to be considered for appointment as members of the Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC).

Suitably qualified nominated members will replace all current council members, whose terms have and will expire in 2026, in...

Government backs Gledhow Mill revitalisation

Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi has visited sugar mills in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the reopening of the Sugarcane Crushing Season in May, as government moves to support the recovery and sustainability of South Africa’s sugar industry.

During Wednesday’s visit, Godlimpi toured facilities including...

President Ramaphosa to visit Kusile Power Station

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday visit Eskom’s Kusile Power Station in Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga.

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, as well as Eskom management, will accompany the President during the visit.

“This visit allows the President to witness progress made in restoring...

Condolences for family of WC High Court Judge Taswell Papier

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has extended condolences to the family and friends of Judge Taswell Papier of the Western Cape Division of the High Court.

Papier died on Tuesday at the age of 64.

Kubayi said: “His work, both during and after apartheid, leaves a lasting legacy in...

Two Limpopo police officers convicted of fraud and corruption

The Provincial Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit in Limpopo has secured a conviction against two police officers, aged 32 and 52, for corruption and defeating the administration of justice.

The duo, stationed at Mahwelereng police station, were found guilty of soliciting a bribe from a suspect’s family in exchange for...

Deportations rise over two financial years

The Department of Home Affairs has carried out a total of 109 344 deportations over the past two financial years, reflecting a sharp increase in enforcement. 

“Through ongoing campaigns like Operation New Broom, as well as the increasing use of biometric verification tools, we have already increased deportations by 46%,” Home Affairs...

Mashatile to hand over title deeds in Limpopo land restitution milestone

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday officiate a title deed handover ceremony, marking the official restoration of land to the Sebilong Communal Property Association (CPA) in Thabazimbi, in Limpopo’s Waterberg District. 

This landmark ceremony represents a significant milestone in advancing land...