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Mining industry a “sunrise industry”

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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has described the mining industry as a “sunrise industry” that is diversifying from bygone eras.

Food borne poisoning claims 23 lives

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Twenty-three people in Gauteng have died as a result of food borne-related poisoning after consuming food from spaza shops.

Government activities for the week 11 - 15 November 2024

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On Monday, 11 November, the Department of Basic Education has invited members of the media to the Partnerships for Education Business Breakfast, hosted by the Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube at Wanderers Club, 21 North Street, Illovo, Johannesburg.

COP29 expected finalise financing model for developing economies

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With the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) taking place this week, South Africa expects the COP29 Presidency to enhance efforts to finalise the New Collective Quantified Goal on Finance (NCQG), which is a matter of great importance for developing economies.

Macpherson takes EPWP listening tour to KZN

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson is expected to visit KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Monday to launch the next leg of his Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) listening tour.

Eskom spending less on diesel

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Eskom has spent at least 70% less year-on-year on diesel compared to the same period last year - equating to savings of more than R14 billion.

Lebombo border open for cargo

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The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced that cargo operations at the Lebombo Border Post have resumed following a closure of the port last week.

Imbizo a "demonstration of GNU at work"

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the KwaZulu-Natal District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo as a powerful example of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in action.