SA needs more US investment – Nkoana-Mashabane

South Africa needs more American companies to invest in it, International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said on Sunday. "South Africa is open for business and we need more than 600... 

Court to hear Sanral's secrecy bid

An application by Sanral to keep secret certain tolling documentation is set to be heard in a closed session at the high court in Cape Town on Monday. The SA National Roads Agency Limited's... 

Intelligentsia needed to help Africa – Mbeki

Former president Thabo Mbeki has suggested that African intelligentsia be brought back into crucial processes, as was the case in the 1960s and 70s, to help with the continent's "pressing... 

Sanral secrecy bid worries NGOs

Two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) raised concerns on Thursday about Sanral's application for certain court documents and court hearings to be kept secret. "Our concern is that the degree of... 

SA at root of US, Africa trade – Davies

South Africa has been at the centre of exploring trade opportunities between the United States and Africa, Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies said on Thursday. "We've been the root of... 

Immigration rules will not change – Gigaba

The home affairs department will not relax onerous new immigration rules but will fast-track visa centres and biometric-data capturing systems to reduce upheaval, Minister Malusi Gigaba said on... 

Gauteng housing budget R5bn – Mamabolo

The 2014/15 budget for the Gauteng department of human settlements is R5-billion, human settlements MEC Jacob Mamabolo said on Tuesday. "Of this amount, R4.4-billion will go towards all housing... 

Court to hear Sanral N1/N2 secrecy application

The Western Cape High Court will on Monday hear a Sanral application for information about the proposed N1/N2 Winelands Toll Highway Project to be kept secret, the City of Cape Town said. The... 

Debate on length of strikes needed – Mantashe

Society needs to debate solutions to strikes that last too long, ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe said on Tuesday. "Such a debate must not be seen as an attack on workers' rights and an affront... 

Nothing wrong with business interests – Muthambi

There was nothing wrong with Cabinet members having business interests as long as there was no conflict of interest, Communications Minister Faith Muthambi said. "Government has noted media reports... 

E-toll bill over R1bn – Minister

Unregistered motorists in Gauteng owe the SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) over R1-billion in unpaid e-toll accounts, Transport Minister Dipuo Peters said. As of May 31, the unaudited... 

Porsche SA buys Kyalami for R205m

The liquidated Kyalami race circuit was bought by Porsche SA at auction for R205-million in Johannesburg on Thursday. The auction, which lasted only around one minute and 50 seconds, fetched the... 

Banks must help in nuclear bid – Ramaphosa

The country's financial institutions should assist government to cost and fund the intended nuclear build programme, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa suggested on Thursday. Addressing members of... 

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...