South Africa, Kenya sign six new agreements to deepen cooperation

South Africa and Kenya have signed six new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, maritime transport, skills development, gender equality, arts and culture, and sport, as the two countries move to deepen their strategic partnership.

The agreements were signed during Kenyan...

Committees support plan to tackle municipal debt owed to Eskom

Parliament’s Portfolio Committees on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and on Electricity and Energy have thrown their weight behind the creation of an inter-ministerial committee to address the growing crisis of financially distressed municipalities, particularly those burdened by escalating debt to...

SA, Kenya deepen ties to advance African integration and shared prosperity

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa and Kenya’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation, advancing regional integration and strengthening Africa’s collective voice on the global stage.

Delivering opening remarks during the State Visit of Kenyan President William Ruto at the Union...

Call for supply chain officials to be prioritised in lifestyle audits

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration has called for supply chain management officials across government to be prioritised for lifestyle audits.

The committee made the call during a meeting on Wednesday where it received progress reports from the Eastern Cape, Free State and...

SA, Kenya call for continental solutions to migration challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan President William Ruto have called for a coordinated African response to migration, arguing that the challenge can only be addressed through economic development, job creation and stronger continental institutions.Migration emerged as one of the central issues during the leaders’...

Deputy Minister Morolong calls for structural transformation

 Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong has called for mining to be used as a catalyst for structural transformation.

“Mining must become the foundation on which we build a diversified and industrialised economy. The world’s most successful resource economies have used mining as a catalyst for manufacturing,...

NW Legislature raises concerns over performance of provincial safety, transport dept

The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management has expressed concern over the failure of the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management (COSATMA) to meet several annual performance targets, while also warning that the ongoing...

South Africans called to defend Constitution and deepen transformation

South Africans have been urged to recommit themselves to the Constitution and actively participate in strengthening the country’s democracy as South Africa marks 30 years since the adoption of the Constitution.

Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary, Deputy Minister of...

SIU authorised to probe PSIRA and UIF training contracts

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration and unlawful conduct linked to training contracts awarded by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) and the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).

Proclamation 316...

NSFAS seeks to refund former beneficiaries who overpaid student loans

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has identified several former beneficiaries who overpaid their student loan accounts and are eligible for refunds.

According to a statement issued by NSFAS, the refunds relate primarily to historical scheme loan accounts from the period before 2010.

NSFAS...