R292m road construction to unlock economic opportunities for KZN rural community

As part of government’s Covid-19 economic recovery strategy, more than 2 300 jobs will be created through the newly launched  R292-million P714 road construction project, in KwaZulu-Natal. The... 

Sanral’s new N2 Wild Coast road to create up to 7 000 jobs

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says up to 7 000 project-related jobs will be created during the construction of the new N2 Wild Coast road. A further 29 000 permanent direct and indirect jobs... 

Mbalula officially opens Western Cape Rail Traffic Control Centre

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula officially launched the Rail Traffic Control Centre, in the Western Cape, on October 16. The new facility is expected to improve efficiencies in the management of... 

DTIC approves R50m for Phase 1 revitalisation of Dimbaza industrial park

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has approved R50-million for the first phase of the revitalisation of the Dimbaza industrial park, in the Eastern Cape, as part of the process of... 

New Expropriation Bill submitted to Parliament

A new Land Expropriation Bill, gazetted on Friday and submitted to Parliament, is set to ensure the implementation of land redistribution and agricultural, human settlement and industrial... 

New study will determine extent of Covid-19 infection across population

The Human Sciences Research Council is in the final stages of preparation for a study that will establish the extent of Covid-19 infection in the general population through two waves of... 

Food retailers commit to reduce food waste

Leading food retailers in South Africa have asserted their commitment to initiatives that reduce food waste in their businesses, during the launch of the Food Loss and Waste Voluntary Agreement, on... 

DWS services E Cape communities affected by drought for R6m

The Department of Water and Sanitation and service delivery partner Amatola Water have distributed 5 694 water tanks and 171 water trucks to service communities around the Eastern Cape as part of... 

Emirates flights to King Shaka International to resume, says MEC

Airline Emirates will soon resume flights to the King Shaka International Airport, in KwaZulu-Natal,  MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube said on... 

SA commits $500 000 to empower female financial leaders

South Africa has made a commitment of $500 000 to the African Women Impact Fund, which seeks to empower women financial leaders. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as... 

Western Cape launches fifth route in Cape Cycle network

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities David Maynier have launched the Karoo Crossing Route in the Cape Karoo gem of Prince Albert. The Karoo Crossing is... 

G20 Trade Ministers support economic diversification

Ministers from the largest economies – including the US, China, the EU, India, Japan, Brazil and Indonesia – attended the G20 Trade and Investment Ministers meeting earlier this week, where they... 

Govt undertakes rhino conservation efforts as world celebrates Rhino Day

As part of efforts to commemorate World Rhino Day, on Tuesday, and to protect South Africa’s rhino populations, government has launched a number of conservation initiatives. Environment, Forestry... 

R27m relief fund launched for W Cape businesses

The Western Cape province has launched a R27-million Covid-19 Business Relief Fund in support of small businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Western Cape spokesperson for the Minister of... 

South Africa partners with Unido to raise awareness about protecting the ozone layer

South Africa has partnered with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido) to hold roadshows to raise the awareness about the need to protect the Earth's ozone layer.... 

Sansa awarded an additional R4.47bn to develop the Space Infrastructure Hub

The South African National Space Agency (Sansa) has been awarded R4.47-billion in additional funding for the next three years to develop the Space Infrastructure Hub (SIH). The SIH is part of... 

140 UK, KwaZulu-Natal companies to participate in online trade mission

About 140 companies from the UK and KwaZulu-Natal will be participating in a virtual online trade mission, which will be led by Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube. “Following... 

Tourism sector ready to deliver economic recovery plan to Cabinet

Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane on Friday said the Department of Tourism was ready to deliver a three-pillar plan of economic recovery to Cabinet. She told the media during a briefing... 

Citizens can collect smart IDs, passports at participating banks

Citizens who had applied for their smart identification (ID) cards or passports at certain banks before the lockdown was implemented in March, will now be able to collect those documents from the... 

Nzimande condemns students who submit false information to obtain NSFAS funding

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has removed 5 000 students from its list of beneficiaries. Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande on August 26 said... 

More interns to join South Africa's healthcare workforce

Forty-one medical interns who studied abroad have passed their exams and are being sent to various provinces in South Africa. This adds to the 2 369 interns who have joined the Department of Health... 

Mpumalanga Premier to appoint independent investigators to uncover PPE corruption

Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane will be appointing an independent team of investigators to urgently lay bare Covid-19-related personal protective equipment (PPE) corruption.  The... 

WHO experts expected in S Africa to assist with Covid-19 response

The World Health Organization has deployed 43 global senior experts to South Africa to assist the country with its Covid-19 response, Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize announced on Wednesday.... 

Nzimande opens 2021 NSFAS applications

Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Blade Nzimande officially opened applications for the 2021 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) cycle, on Monday. This year, the NSFAS... 

Non-pharmaceutical interventions to be intensified in fight against Covid-19

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize announced that government would strengthen non-pharmaceutical interventions to reduce new Covid-19 infections. Speaking during the national Covid-19 virtual... 

Curfew to move to 22:00 to accommodate restaurants

Tourism Minister Mamaloko Kubayi-Ngubane has announced that the national curfew will move to 22:00 to assist the restaurant industry. “In our recent discussions with the restaurant sector, two... 

Mkhize calls for occupational health and safety committees at every level

In a bid to ensure continuous engagement with all stakeholders critical to the fight against Covid-19, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has given a directive for occupational health and safety... 

Mpumalanga approves additional R1.6bn for Covid-19 containment measures, service delivery

The Mpumalanga executive council has approved an apportionment of R1.6-billion to the departments of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs; Health; and Education to augment... 

Tourism sector's recovery to take place in phases, says Minister

The tourism sector's recovery will take place in phases, Minister Mamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said in a budget vote speech on July 22. "With regards to interventions, we envisage that Phase 1 of... 

Ramaphosa says coronavirus forums will be rolled out countrywide

President Cyril Ramaphosa on July 3 said coronavirus forums would be rolled out nationwide and commended the Mpumalanga province for establishing the first such forums. “I commend the Mpumalanga... 

Mpumalanga develops ‘pillared strategy’ to curb Covid-19 spread

With Mpumalanga coronavirus infections projected to peak in the latter part of July, the province has developed a pillared strategy to alleviate the spread of the virus. The number of Covid-19... 

Mpumalanga province reprioritises funding for Covid-19 fight

The Mpumalanga province has approved the reprioritisation of R287-million in funding towards the fight against Covid-19 Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tshipane says R32-million has been allocated to the... 

Mpumalanga launches a clinic-based approach to curb Covid-19

The Mpumalanga Department of Health on June 23 launched a clinic-based approach to try to curb the spread of Covid-19. “We are launching this programme as we are moving the approach towards... 

Tourist guides to benefit from Covid-19-related relief fund

Registered freelance tourist guides who have been impacted on by the measures implemented to help slow the spread of Covid-19 will soon receive some financial assistance as the Department of... 

Self-drive excursions for day visitors resume in national parks

South Africa National Parks (SANParks) has announced that self-drive excursions for day visitors will be permitted from Monday June 8 in parks that cater for this service. SANParks CEO Fundisile... 

Creecy outlines activities allowed under the Covid-19 Lockdown Level 3

Hunting, self-drive visits to private or public game reserves and national parks, and recreational fishing are among the activities to be allowed under Level 3, Environment, Forestry and Fisheries... 

Minister, MECs commit to post-Covid-19 recovery plan for the tourism sector

Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane and tourism sector MECs on Friday committed to creating a post-Covid-19 recovery plan for the sector, which has been severely impacted by restrictions... 

Zithabiseni Resort a workable quarantine site – Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) on Thursday assured that the  Zithabiseni Resort and Conference Centre (ZRCC) is a feasible quarantine site for Covid-19 patients. MTPA spokesperson... 

Mpumalanga hospital closes after official tests positive for Covid-19

Mpumalanga MEC Sasekani Manzini has temporarily closed down the Mapulaneng Hospital in Bushbuckridge, in Mpumalanga after a hospital official tested positive for the novel coronavirus (Covid-19).... 

Mkhize calls for more testing in Nelson Mandela Bay

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says more tests need to be conducted in Nelson Mandela Bay, in the Eastern Cape, owing to a mismatch between the number of Covid-19 deaths and positive cases in the...