South Africa

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday, 16 June 2023, lead the National Youth Day commemoration in Mangaung, Free State.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says global leaders must address unequal access to labour markets and income inequality as a matter of priority.

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is expected to host a jobs fair in an effort to address unemployment in the province.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged investors to continue investing in the country as more needs to be done to change the fortunes of the economy and create enough jobs to absorb new labour market entrants.

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has arrived in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt, to participate in the 13th General Assembly of the Governing Council of African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) to be held on 15 June 2023.

As South Africa joins the globe in commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has urged South Africans to defend the elderly against abuse, by protecting and upholding their rights.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland ahead of his participation at the World of Work Summit held in that country.

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, described the passing of the Insurance (NHI) Bill in the National Assembly on Tuesday as a “historic” moment.

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ronald Lamola, has hit back at suggestions that the South African government bungled the extradition request of the Gupta brothers.

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has called for speedy global policy coordination and joint action to create a coherent and harmonised approach towards social justice to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 targets.

The Department of Employment and Labour has encouraged trade unions to communicate amendments concerning employment equity (EE) to workers on the ground.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Wednesday brief members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) during the oral replies session, on efforts led by government to accelerate land reform and agricultural support.

The promulgation of sections of the Legal Practice Act on appeals processes emanating from Legal Practice Council decisions against legal professionals is an innovative step forward in ensuring that these appeals are dealt with fairly.

Magalies Water has disputed media reports about the entity’s plans of draining the Hartbeespoort Dam, as part of its water resource management plan.

Legal Services Ombud, Judge Siraj Desai, has called on legal practitioners and the media to show decorum in the courts and legal practice.