Cape Town – The current means test for the old age grant will be phased out in order to simplify administration and prevent the exclusion of vulnerable individuals, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced in the Budget Speech on Wednesday.
Cape Town – In a move that could change the face of local government, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced that a new formula for the local government equitable share will be introduced in the upcoming financial year.
Cape Town – With the National Health Insurance (NHI) pilot programmes already being rolled out in some of the country’s major cities, government says the country’s health infrastructure remains a priority.
Cape Town – Government is set to prioritise education infrastructure in the next three years, with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on Wednesday announcing an allocation of more than R23 billion towards beefing up school infrastructure and increasing the number of no-fee schools.
Pretoria - Conference Centres across the country are reporting a high demand this year as local businesses try to squeeze in conferences ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry has announced that it has transferred the task of authorising Certificates of Origin of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) to the South African Revenue Services (SARS).
Cape Town - Consumers will from early next year be charged 36 cents less when making cell phone calls, Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda announced on Thursday.
Rustenburg - Residents of the rural Seraleng community, just outside Rustenburg in the North West, will now be able to cook food, wash clothes and do other household chores in the evenings after being connected to the country's electricity grid.
Pretoria - Government is looking at integrating its existing call centres to reduce the load on the Presidential Hotline.
Pretoria - A joint effort between the Department of Home Affairs and the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) to address bank-related identity fraud will be launched on Tuesday.
Pretoria - The late much-celebrated singer Miriam Makeba and long jump silver medalist Kgotso Mokoena will be among the 29 South Africans and foreign nationals to receive National Orders from President Jacob Zuma next week.
Rustenburg - Minerals and Energy Minister Dipuo Peters on Thursday encouraged the community of Seraleng, just outside Rustenburg in the North West, to actively get involved in projects that would earn themselves an income.
Pretoria - Fresh from his official visit to Nigeria, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will on Saturday depart for Rome where he is expected to participate in the World Food Summit.
Pretoria - The Limpopo Department of Health and Social Development has announced a rapid decrease in Malaria cases across the province.
Cape Town - Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Jeff Radebe has assured soccer teams and international visitors arriving in South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup that they will be safe during their stay.
