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Over R3.6bn committed to Jobs Fund projects in first year

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Cape Town - More than R1.87 billion in grant funding was approved by the R9 billion Jobs Fund in its first year and complemented by a further R1.78 million from the private sector, to support 41 projects, says Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan.

DPE learns of SAA chief's resignation

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Pretoria - The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has learned of the resignation of South African Airways (SAA) chief executive officer but is awaiting a formal letter of resignation, the department said on Monday.

SA Sport Awards nominees announced

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Pretoria - The nominees of the annual SA Sports Awards were announced in Johannesburg on Thursday night with a host of the country's heroes set to be acknowledged.

Govt intensifying monitoring function, says Chabane

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Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Collins Chabane, says government has demonstrated its ability to respond to the needs and concerns of the nation by paying increased attention to its monitoring function.

President acknowledges work of teachers

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has acknowledged the country's teachers on World Teachers Day by thanking them for their excellent contribution to educating and developing children and opening brighter horizons for their future.

Renewing pride in the mother of all professions

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Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has used the occasion of World Teachers' Day to appeal to educators to revive the spirit of dedication and passion that has for so many years defined the career fondly known as the mother of all professions.

Development at Nkandla not unique - Nxesi

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Pretoria - The developments underway in President Jacob Zuma's hometown of Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal are by no means unique, says Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi.

Labour hotline to fight graft

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Pretoria - The Department of Labour has launched a dedicated hotline to help fight fraud and corruption.

Police winning fight against crime - Mthethwa

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Pretoria - The crime statistics which were released recently are an indication that police are winning their war against crime, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says.

430 rhinos poached in SA

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Pretoria - South Africa has lost 430 rhinos to poaching since January this year, according to the Department of Environmental Affairs.

BEE is imperative for growth: Davies

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Pretoria - Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) remains an imperative for South Africa's growth and development, Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Rob Davies said on Tuesday.