Localisation is key to deepen SA’s value chains 

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Alexandra Abrahams, says localisation must be embraced as a national commitment to rebuild productive capacity, deepen value chains and ensure that economic growth translates into real opportunities for South Africans.The Deputy Minister was addressing delegates on the first of the...

Home Affairs cuts red tape for visa applications

The Department of Home Affairs has launched a groundbreaking digital platform to fast-track the processing of visa applications for individuals attending major international events.

The new Meetings, Exhibitions, Events and Tourism Scheme (MEETS) serves as a catalytic visa reform designed to boost South Africa’s standing as a...

Man arrested for alleged murder of Madlanga Commission witness

The man accused of murdering a Madlanga Commission witness has appeared in the Brakpan Magistrates’ Court.

Matipandile Sotheni appeared in the court to face charges of conspiracy to commit murder, premeditated murder, three counts of attempted murder and unlawful position of ammunition in relation to the murder of...

North West refutes viral image of alleged learner killing

The North West Department of Education has moved to dispel misleading information currently circulating on social media of a photo of a 54-year-old woman allegedly arrested for beating a 12-year-old learner to death for not wearing proper school uniform.In a statement issued on Monday, following a joint investigation with the...

Eskom announces electricity price hike implementation

Eskom will implement tariff adjustments for the new financial year from April for its direct customers, while municipal customers are expected to see increases from July.

The increases – 8.76% for Eskom customers and an average of 9.01% for municipal customers – were approved and announced by the National Energy Regulator of...

Government commits to strengthening technical skills development

The graduation of 600 refrigeration and air-conditioning servicing technicians, along with 35 trainers, underscores government’s ongoing investment in building technical skills capacity.

“Skills development in the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector contributes to inclusive economic growth, job creation, and a...

Restoring dignity through decent housing

As South Africa marks Human Rights Month and approaches three decades since the adoption of its Constitution, the link between human rights and human settlements has never been more pronounced. 

Few portfolios illustrate the lived reality of constitutional rights as directly as housing – where dignity, equality and access to opportunity...

Mnquma Municipality strengthens rural infrastructure development efforts

Mnquma Local Municipality has intensified efforts to strengthen rural infrastructure development following an oversight visit by the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) to monitor progress on key road construction projects in Ngqamakwe, valued at more than R33 million.The recent oversight visit to the...