Regulate electricity resellers – Nersa

A standardised tariff for electricity resellers is needed to avoid consumers being overcharged, energy regulator National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) said on Tuesday. "The pressing... 

Rooibos protected in EU trade pact

Rooibos tea has secured geographic indicator status in the long-awaited economic partnership agreement between southern African nations and the European Union, Trade and Industry Minister Rob... 

Peters asks for halt to e-tolls prosecution

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has asked that prosecution of non-paying e-toll users be halted for now. "She's engaged with Sanral to hold back on the prosecution processes that has been spoken... 

Zuma launches ocean exploration effort

President Jacob Zuma on Saturday announced plans to explore parts of the ocean to find economic potential that could contribute to the country's gross domestic product. "Four priority sectors have... 

Back to basics for municipalities – Gordhan

Government will enforce a back-to-basics approach for the country's 278 municipalities, Cooperative Governance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday. "We want every municipality in South Africa... 

Two more join e-tolls review committee

Two people have been added to the panel tasked with examining the impact of e-tolls, Gauteng premier David Makhura said on Thursday. "The panel is supposed to consist of 15 members, we have added... 

New tourism plan needed – Hanekom

Bold new initiatives are needed to further grow the number of visitors to South Africa, Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom said on Wednesday. Opening debate in Parliament on his department's budget, he... 

Peters announces e-toll 'reprieve'

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters on Tuesday announced a "reprieve" for the users of Gauteng's toll roads. Opening debate in Parliament on her department's budget, she told MPs this was being done... 

Amcu loses recognition status at Samancor

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) has lost its recognition status at Samancor Western Chrome mines outside Mooinooi in North West, the company said. "We confirm that Amcu... 

NPA appoints e-toll prosecutors

Prosecutors have been appointed to work with the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) to deal with non-payment of e-tolls, the NPA said on Tuesday. "We have assigned two prosecutors... 

Union says awaiting employer response

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa is waiting for employer body Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of South Africa (Seifsa) to respond to its demand for a 10% wage... 

Immigration rules will not be changed – Gigaba

The Department of Home Affairs will not change certain points in the new immigration regulations but will deal with problems raised since their implementation, Minister Malusi Gigaba said on... 

E-toll advisory panel reputable – committee

The panel of 15 people chosen by Gauteng premier David Makhura to assess the socioeconomic impact of e-tolls in the province is a reputable team, the provincial transport portfolio committee said... 

Numsa mulls wage offer

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) denied on Friday that it had rejected the latest offer from employers in the metal and engineering sector. "We are still consulting. By... 

Maimane warns on 'job-killing' Bills

There are three bills awaiting signature on President Jacob Zuma's desk which, if passed, will kill more jobs, Democratic Alliance (DA) parliamentary leader Mmusi Maimane warned on Wednesday.... 

Growth cannot stop stagnation – index

South Africa avoided a technical recession, but sporadic economic growth was not enough to shake off economic stagnation, according to BankservAfrica's Economic Transaction Index (Beti) released on... 

SA not in Brics to compete – Minister

South Africa joined the Brics forum to seek closer co-operation with member states, not to compete, International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said on Tuesday. "This division of the... 

SA faces huge road repair bill

More than 173 000 kilometres of municipal roads across South Africa are in poor to very poor condition, MPs heard on Tuesday. Repairing them will cost about R149-billion, acting transport... 

Parliament to hold public hearings on DBSA Bill

Parliament is to hold public hearings on the Bill that seeks to extend the mandate of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) across the continent. "We will give the Bill to independent... 

DA to push for Parliament to review e-tolls

E-tolling and its effects since implementation should be reviewed in Parliament, DA parliamentary leader Mmusi Maimane said on Monday. The Democratic Alliance would ask the transport portfolio... 

MyCiTi begins Cape Flats, Khayelitsha operations

The MyCiTi bus service will begin servicing Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha on Saturday, the City of Cape Town said. "The MyCiTi buses will be travelling between these areas and the Civic Centre... 

Discussion on new immigration legislation continues – Gigaba

Discussion on the new immigration regulations will continue and problems will be tested to prevent negative impacts on the economy, Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Friday. "Our doors... 

Zuma appoints Ministerial Committees

President Jacob Zuma has appointed several inter-ministerial committees (IMCs), his office said on Thursday. "The IMCs are appointed by the president (and in certain instances by Cabinet) to serve... 

Zuma signs proclamation on new departments

President Jacob Zuma has signed a proclamation to give effect to changes to government departments since the May 7 general elections, the presidency said in a statement on Thursday. "President... 

FSB to investigate Seedat

The Financial Services Board (FSB) said on Wednesday it will investigate its former chief financial officer Dawood Seedat for alleged corruption. "The investigation is so thorough as to include a... 

Miners not celebrating wage deal – NUM

Platinum sector workers celebrated returning to their jobs more than their wage settlement, National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) acting president Thamsanqa Matosa said on Wednesday. "[The] majority... 

Infrastructure Act effective from July 1

The Infrastructure Development Act came into effect on Tuesday following a proclamation signed by President Jacob Zuma. The legislation, which is meant to fast-track implementation of government's... 

Sars targets R1tr in collections

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) intends collecting nearly R1-trillion during the 2014/15 tax season, which began on Tuesday. Tax revenue was expected to grow by 10.4% to R993.6-billion,... 

Wage subsidy not only answer to unemployment – Manamela

The youth wage subsidy is not the only remedy for youth unemployment, Deputy Minister of Performance and Monitoring in the Presidency Buti Manamela said on Monday. "The Employment Incentive Bill is... 

Ramatlhodi resigning from mining interests – spokesperson

Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi has mining interests in certain companies, as reported, but a process is under way for him to resign. He held the mining interests before he was... 

Two more bodies found at Benoni mine

The bodies of two more illegal miners have been found at a disused mine in Benoni, Gauteng police said on Wednesday. "The bodies are now ten. One body was recovered on Monday night, and the other... 

Salga warns of future SA water shortage

South Africa will have a water shortage in future but contingency plans are in place, the South African Local Government Association (Salga) said on Tuesday. "New dams are coming because this is a... 

Refrain from illegal mining – Ramatlhodi

Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi on Monday warned communities to refrain from illegal mining activities after the bodies of eight illegal miners were found at a gold mine in Benoni. "It... 

Platinum strike ends

The historic five month-long strike in the platinum sector has ended, the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) said on Monday. The union accepted a wage settlement that would... 

Municipal infrastructure causes power cuts – Joemat-Pettersson

Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has blamed municipal infrastructure for some of the power cuts in the country. "Power disruptions are not necessarily... [because of] load-shedding, but in... 

Platinum companies, AMCU meetings continue

Meetings between platinum producers and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) aimed at ending the five-month-old strike in the sector were continuing on Friday. "There have... 

SA mines' TB highest in world – Motsoaledi

For every worker who dies each year as a result of an accident on a South African mine, nine more die of tuberculosis, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Thursday. "There are 41 810 cases of... 

Govt to meet local procurement target by 2019 – Davies

Government was well on its way to meeting the 75% local procurement target set by President Jacob Zuma before 2019, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Wednesday. Speaking during the... 

Economy too reliant on mines – Radebe

South Africa's economy is still too reliant on mineral exports, Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe said on Wednesday. Opening debate in the National Assembly on Tuesday evening's... 

Necsa welcomes Zuma's nuclear energy pronouncements

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation on Wednesday welcomed the revitalisation of the nuclear energy sector. "Nuclear energy will provide base-load electricity. It will allow our country to...