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Independence of the judiciary not under threat – Radebe
28th February 2012 The independence of the judiciary is not under threat, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Jeff Radebe assured South Africans on... →
Report reveals primary healthcare status in SA
24th February 2012 Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says his department will use the 2010/2011 District Health Barometer (DHB) to reflect and reassess its... →
Investors want State to deliver before unlocking savings – economist
23rd February 2012 Government needs to prove that it can spend on infrastructure before the private sector will invest in new build projects, Standard Bank chief... →
Massive increase in social spending, grants
22nd February 2012 As government finds ways to grow an economy that may eventually produce much needed jobs, spending on social assistance will rise sharply in the... →
Big spend on education
22nd February 2012 South Africa's spending on education continues to grow with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan today announcing an allocation of R207-billion to the... →
Ray of hope in Gordhan’s speech
22nd February 2012 With just hours to go before Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivers his Budget Speech, many are expecting the speech’s mood to be an austere one,... →
Public input requested in Cele matter
20th February 2012 Public hearings are to be held in March to give members of the public an opportunity to disclose information they may have on the allegations of... →
Department’s audit will prepare for NHI – Motsoaledi
17th February 2012 The Department of Health has embarked on a massive audit of clinics and hospitals in preparation for the implementation of the National Health... →
African economic governance improving – Davies
17th February 2012 Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says there has been a general improvement in economic governance across the African continent. →
Enrolments in sciences, engineering on the rise
16th February 2012 The Department of Higher Education and Training says the number of first year students taking up studies in sciences and engineering at... →
Govt not planning to scrap provinces
14th February 2012 Government does not intend to scrap the nine provinces altogether, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Richard Baloyi clarified... →
Presidency clarifies comments on Con Court
13th February 2012 The Presidency has moved to clarify the comments made by President Jacob Zuma in the media, regarding the review of the Constitutional Court. →
SADC backs Dlamini Zuma's quest for AU chairmanship
13th February 2012 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has once again rallied behind South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to... →
Mining industry must transform - Shabangu
2nd February 2012 Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has called for sustainable growth and development in the mining sector to “ensure the speedy realisation... →
E Cape Premier wants collective to address problems
1st February 2012 Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet has called on all government structures in the province to work collectively in assisting the Departments of... →
Election of AU Commission chairperson postponed
30th January 2012 The election of the chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) has been postponed to July at the next AU summit, a South African official... →
Cele inquiry to host public hearings
27th January 2012 The Board of Inquiry looking into the allegations of misconduct against National Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele is expected to host public... →
Gauteng govt ‘committed to correct spending of public funds’
24th January 2012 The Gauteng Provincial Government says it has put in place measures to ensure the correct spending of public monies. →
Probe into Limpopo finances set to go deeper
20th January 2012 Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi says an extensive investigation will reveal whether there has been an inappropriate use of funds by the... →
MPs to engage South Africans on Info Bill
18th January 2012 Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into the Protection of State Information Bill has adopted an ambitious public hearing drive aimed at getting... →
AG unhappy with non-compliance
16th January 2012 Several government departments have come under fire in a report by Auditor-General Terrence Nombembe who found a series of irregularities, poor... →
SA, Cuba cement defence ties
11th January 2012 South Africa and Cuba have strengthened cooperation in the defence field with the signing of a memorandum of understanding. →
Gauteng pays R300m more to health suppliers
10th January 2012 The Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development paid almost R300-million to health contractors and suppliers in December. →
‘Unemployment, poverty, inequality need attention’
9th January 2012 As the ANC celebrates its 100 years of existence, President Jacob Zuma says the triple challenge of unemployment, poverty and inequality has been... →
New member for arms deal commission
7th December 2011 President Jacob Zuma has appointed Free State High Court President Hendrick Mmoli Thekiso Musi as a member of the Commission of Inquiry into the... →
Gauteng depts not under administration
6th December 2011 None of the departments in the Gauteng Provincial Government are under any provincial administration from the national government. →
Millions to boost skills development
2nd December 2011 A R129-million agreement which is expected to improve the country’s skills development was announced on Friday by Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant. →
Presidency studying Simelane’s judgment
2nd December 2011 The Presidency says it will study the judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Appeal on the appointment of the National Director of Public... →
New HIV/Aids plan unveiled
1st December 2011 President Jacob Zuma has launched the new National Strategic Plan (NSP) for HIV and Aids 2012 – 2016, which promises to do much more to tackle TB... →
Nzimande calls for better governance at Setas
29th November 2011 Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has urged Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) to improve issues of governance... →
Antenatal HIV prevalence up
29th November 2011 A Department of Health survey has shown an increase of 0.8% in the HIV prevalence of antenatal women between 2009 and 2010. →
Manuel takes NDP to unions
29th November 2011 The Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel, who chairs the National Planning Commission, has taken the new National Development Plan (NDP) to the... →
Climate change could reverse SA’s development gains
17th November 2011 Climate change and its impact have the potential to reverse the development gains achieved since the dawn of democracy, says Water and... →
New wage subsidy under discussion – Motlanthe
15th November 2011 Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has revealed that discussions on the proposed youth wage subsidy are underway with key stakeholders to address... →
Consumers must be taught about their rights
3rd November 2011 There is a need for consumers to be taught more about their consumer rights and the Consumer Protection Act, says Minister in the Presidency:... →
SA seeks to boost renewables industry
1st November 2011 In a move geared towards reducing the country’s carbon footprint, South Africa will launch an ambitious project aimed at boosting the green economy... →
Zuma upbeat on jobs
1st November 2011 President Jacob Zuma remains positive that the new regulations under the Preferential Procurement Act, which come into effect in December, will... →
Unemployment among the educated rising
24th October 2011 Unemployment among the educated is increasingly becoming a phenomenon, says a report released recently by the Department of Labour. →
Cities get clean for job creation
21st October 2011 With South Africa working towards creating five-million jobs by 2020, towns and cities around the country are cleaning up their act and generating... →
Dlamini-Zuma lays down rules for good governance
17th October 2011 Accountability and transparency should be part of all institutions in South Africa, says Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma. →
Energy regulations to boost job creation
14th October 2011 New Energy Efficiency (EE) building regulations that will come into effect in November will boost job creation, says Trade and Industry Minister... →
