THURSDAY, 25 APRIL 2024, 00:58
Cabinet approves 30-Year Review Report for publication
Cabinet says South Africa’s transition to democracy continues to inspire hope for many people around the world.
The remarks come after Cabinet approved the publication of the report “Towards a 30-Year Review of South Africa’s Democracy (1994-2024)”, which heralds the story of South Africa’s transition into democracy...
Seven classrooms were set ablaze in Tosca, North West, after the Department of Labour closed down a block of three classrooms because they were “not up to standard” for teaching and learning.
Cabinet welcomes R500 million investment for upgrade of Tetra Pak facility
Cabinet has welcomed the reopening of the Tetra Pak facility in KwaZulu-Natal by President Cyril Ramaphosa, which attracted an investment of R500 million.
The investment forms part of the Presidential Investment Mobilisation Drive, where government set the ambitious target in 2018 to attract R1.2 trillion...
CoGTA to launch programme to improve employability and entrepreneurship skills
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Deputy Minister, Parks Tau, will launch the reimagined Community Work Programme (CWP), which is focused on forging smart partnerships for greater impact.
The programme is scheduled to be launched on 26 April 2024 in West Rand District...
Celebrate 30 years of Freedom!
Cabinet has called on South Africans to participate in the celebrations and commemoration of South Africa’s 30 years of freedom.
Some 30 years ago, South Africa moved from the repressive and segregation based policy of apartheid into a new democratic dispensation – ushering in freedom for millions of South Africans, who were previously oppressed and...
Cabinet welcomes R3.4bn terminal project
Cabinet has welcomed the opening of the R3.4 billion Newlyn Park Bayhead Rail Terminal project at the Port of Durban, which consists of 640 000 square metres of warehousing, rail sidings and open storage.
“The new terminal will facilitate the efficient movement of sea, rail and road cargo through the Port of Durban, and help address the...
Cabinet welcomes R2.155 trillion in tax returns
Cabinet has commended the millions of taxpayers who have filed their tax returns to help the South African Revenue Service collect tax revenue of R2.155 trillion for the 2023/24 financial year.
“This is R52 billion more than the previous year and demonstrates the robustness of the local economy, despite challenging local and...
Government activities for the week 22 – 26 April 2024
On Monday, 22 April, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, will officially open a new Home Affairs office at The Pavilion Shopping Centre in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal.
On Tuesday, 23 April, President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the Inaugural Worker Share Ownership Conference at the Sandton Convention Centre.
On...
A second retired SANDF brigadier general has been arrested and charged with fraud in connection with a R2 million tender for buffs and goggles for soldiers undertaking peacekeeping missions in the Darfur region of Sudan.
In a desperate attempt to get answers, the family of John Matambu has appealed to the public to come forward with any information they might have on his disappearance – “no matter how small “.
Public warned against SIU impersonation scam
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has warned the public not to fall for a scam involving the impersonation of SIU head, Advocate Andy Mothibi, and other members of the unit.
“The scammers are trying to solicit funds from members of the public in the name of Advocate Mothibi and the SIU.
“The SIU has taken steps to investigate and...
N Cape police arrest 525 suspects through Operation Shanela
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape has executed several operations, including numerous compliance inspections at second-hand dealers, scrapyards, recyclers, private security, firearm dealers, formal and informal businesses, farms and mines.
Operation Shanela, the weekly multi-disciplinary,...
Defence counsel alleges that Longwe Twala, was the person responsible for Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.
South Africa will support efforts to rebuild and consolidate democracy in Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is proud of its ongoing support for the efforts of fellow African countries to emerge from conflict to rebuild and consolidate democracy.
The President returned from a working visit to South Sudan last week.
READ | SA supports efforts for consolidating peace...
Energy Action Plan, Eskom Generation Operational Recovery bearing fruit
Eskom’s performance over the past three weeks – which has seen no load shedding being implemented – is a result of concerted and deliberate plans by the power utility and government to deal with load shedding.
This according to Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who was...
More than 70% of South Africans endured stress levels that make them feel incapable of coping.
Six-o-four location residents complain about the sewage spillage that flows into their homes.
Three people die due to illegal electricity connections in Gqeberha
Police are urging residents to refrain from illegally connecting electricity because of the serious danger it poses and possibly death.
This after three people lost their lives at the weekend in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), a property owner from Greenbushes in...
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. Live proceedings below:
Basic Education set to commemorate Schools Democracy Week today at the Pace Commercial College.
Trinity International Bible University unauthorised to issue honorary degrees
The Department of Higher Education and Training has warned that Trinity International Bible University is not a registered private higher education institution and not authorised to offer any qualifications, including honorary degrees.
In a statement, Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister,...