The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will today meet with the US Embassy to address the tweet from United States President Donald Trump on land expropriation and crime in South Africa. DIRCO Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said the US President’s comment was “unfortunate” and it was “regrettable” that the tweet was based on false […]
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Retrenchments should be last resort, Cabinet pleads
Cabinet has appealed to employers across industries, especially mining and media, to avoid job losses and only effect retrenchments as a last resort. “We reiterate our appeal to business to consider retrenchment only as a last resort, and to explore other available and innovative ways to sustain jobs. “Government continues to partner with business and […]
Agriculture bodies support efforts on land reform
Organised agriculture will soon sign a declaration of intent on land reform that will help government to transform the sector, AgriSA said on Thursday. “We are extending a hand of friendship……here to government, in saying we want to partner with you. We want to collaborate and take this country forward,” Agri SA President Dan Kriek […]
Ekurhuleni roots out illegal power connections
The City of Ekurhuleni has decluttered illegally connected cables at Dukathole informal settlement in Germiston to reduce the burden on its electricity network. The power cables, mostly running underground, were removed in the early hours of Tuesday by a multi-disciplinary operation led by the City’s Energy Department and Ekurhuleni Metro Police. The operation was to […]
Kruger Park declares war on poaching
Anti-poaching initiatives remain the top priority at the Kruger, as the national park has declared war on the problem that often leads to certain death for both man and animal. “It’s war. Poachers are coming in armed and they want to get their horn or task. They are willing to risk their lives and if […]
Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime 2018 Southern Africa Conference returns with its 4th annual instalment
Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime conference returns with its 4th annual instalment The stage is set for the 4th annual Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Conference scheduled for 30-31 October 2018 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, and Johannesburg. Ryno van Ellewee, Managing Director of Trade Conferences International (TCI), said “Collectively 2016 and 2017 AML & […]
Online portal to support local products
Buying locally made products and services not only creates jobs but also changes the face of the economy, says entrepreneur Sihle Magubane. The coffee originator, roaster and barista, Magubane, on Tuesday urged South Africans to buy South African products. “I’m not saying boycott other products. Let’s support local businesses and change our economy,” said the […]
SAPS to use all force to fight corruption
Police Minister Bheki Cele says those who are charged with the responsibility of dealing with corruption, must rise and do their work. “I am tired of police officers who do not serve the people. Every energy we have must be used to fight corruption,” he said on Friday. The Minister was speaking at the launch […]
Opening Remarks by Deputy President David Mabuza at the SANAC Plenary Meeting, Polokwane, Limpopo Province
Our Host and Premier of Limpopo Province, Mr Stan Mathabatha, The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Higher Education and Training, Ms Naledi Pandor, Deputy Ministers, MECs, Premiers, and Mayors present, Deputy Chair of SANAC, Ms Steve Letsike, Leaders of the SANAC Sectors in our midst, Good morning and a warm welcome to […]
Life Esidimeni families receive compensation
Families of the 134 Life Esidimeni victims have received compensation from the Gauteng Provincial Government. “The Office of the Premier paid a total sum of R159.46 million to all the 134 claimants who were part of the alternative dispute resolution process,” said the Office of Gauteng Premier David Makhura. The payments were concluded by 13 […]