Fake village, real fraud: Brothers ordered to repay R14m lotteries grant

The Special Tribunal has declared the R14 million in funding awarded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) to the Madumelani Community Project as unlawful, invalid and set aside.

The ruling, which was welcomed by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), comes after the unit exposed an intricate scheme by...

Deputy Minister visits sugar mills in KwaZulu-Natal

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi will on Wednesday visit sugar mills in KwaZulu-Natal in preparation for the reopening of the Sugarcane Crushing Season in May.

The Deputy Minister will start his visit with the re-opening of the Gledhow Mill. 

This follows a R1.8 billion expansion by the new owners,...

Minister Tau continues with investment drive

Following the successful sixth South African Investment Conference, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has continued efforts to mobilise business leaders to invest in the South African economy.

Speaking during an engagement with the global think tank, The European House – Ambrosetti (TEHA), held at the Inanda Country...

PIC invests R2.7 billion in mixed-use development

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), has invested approximately R2.7 billion in a mixed-use development in the Waterfall precinct, supporting about 23 000 jobs.

The development features more than 500 retail outlets, around 70 restaurants, as well as major commercial and...

Schreiber welcomes approval of Revised White Paper on Citizenship

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has welcomed Cabinet’s approval of the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection. 

Cabinet’s approval followed an extensive programme of public consultation undertaken by the Department of Home Affairs, which covered all nine provinces, and...

Western Cape commends compliance during busy Easter period

As the high-traffic Easter period continues, the Western Cape Mobility Department has expressed appreciation to transport operators and motorists for contributing to road safety and ensuring compliance across the province.

The Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) reports that both walk-in and mobile services have been...

SA ranks top in equity market assessment by Bank of America

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has welcomed the recent ranking by Bank of America, placing South Africa at the top of its regional equity market assessment. 

According to government, this recognition represents a strong vote of confidence in South Africa as an attractive and competitive...

On Tuesday residents took to the streets burning tires and demanding urgent action over rising crime

The unit says its investigation is at an advanced stage and a report will be released in September.

Forum chairperson Abie Isaacs has called on all law enforcement agencies to flood the area.