“SOUTH AFRICA IS A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY,” SAYS CHINESE BUSINESS LEADER PETER CHENG
Peter Cheng recently led Chinese Business enterprises in a community outreach program, donating wheelchairs, food and winter clothing. Below is his speech: “It is a great honour for me to be here with all of you today. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak. Today is not only about giving donations. Today is […]
EKURHULENI’S MMC MLAMBO: “A CITY IS NOT BUILT BY GOVERNMENT ALONE”
“On behalf of the City of Ekurhuleni, I extend a warm welcome to all of you who have gathered here for this important Community Care and Partnership Outreach. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the China Hong Kong Association SA and the Germiston Chinese Business Community for this generous initiative and for […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA PAYS TRIBUTE TO LIBERATION STRUGGLE HERO SHANTHIE NAIDOO TWEEDIE
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing of liberation struggle stalwart Shantavothie “Shanthie” Naidoo Tweedie at the age of 91. President Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Mr Dominic Tweedie, the Naidoo family and friends and comrades of Shanthie Naidoo Tweedie who lived in exile in the United Kingdom from 1972 to […]
JOINT BLITZ INSPECTION AROUND MAHIKENG IN THE NORTH WEST PROVINCE UNCOVERS PERSISTENT NON-COMPLIANCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
The Inspection and Enforcement Services Branch of the Department of Employment and Labour in the North West Province in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs, and the South African Police Service participated in a joint high impact blitz inspection in Mahikeng, North West Province. A total of 7 employers, (1 main contractor and 6 […]
SOUTH AFRICA JOINS OTHER BRICS MEMBER STATES IN ENDORSING THE 12TH BRICS LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT MINISTERS’ DECLARATION IN HYDERABAD
South Africa has thrown its weight behind the 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Declaration, with Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Mr Jomo Sibiya, underscoring the urgency of building labour markets that are inclusive, resilient and ready for the future. “The priorities we have agreed upon are not just timely, they are essential,” said […]
ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL MOLISANE CALLS FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS
The Department of Employment and Labour Acting Director-General, Jacky Molisane, has called on employers to strengthen partnerships with government to advance decent work, improve compliance with labour legislations and support inclusive growth. Acting Director-General Molisane was addressing employers and other key stakeholders during the employer breakfast session in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, on 16 […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA GRANTS EXTENSION OF MADLANGA COMMISSION REPORT DEADLINE
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the final report deadline of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. The Commission will submit its report on Monday, 16 November 2026, instead of 31 August, as anticipated originally. The extension granted by the President sets an evidence deadline of […]
SACP MESSAGE OF HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ON THE DEATH OF SA INTERNATIONAL MIDFIELDER JAYDEN ADAMS
The South African Communist Party (SACP) conveys its message of heartfelt condolences to the family of South African international and Mamelodi Sundowns influential midfielder, Jayden Adams. The SACP also sends its condolences to the entire national football squad, the South African Football Association, his teammates and leadership at Mamelodi Sundowns, his fans and the people […]
LABOUR DEPARTMENT’S COMPENSATION FUND TO HOST WORKSHOPS IN MPUMALANGA
The Department of Employment and Labour’s Compensation Fund will host a series of stakeholder engagement workshops for Exempted Employers, Medical Service Providers (MSPs), Local Government representatives, and Suppliers from 14-16 July 2026 in Mbombela, Mpumalanga Province. The workshops form part of the Compensation Fund’s ongoing commitment to bringing government services closer to communities, strengthening stakeholder […]
LABOUR DEPARTMENT’S COMPENSATION FUND TO HOST FARM EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE WORKSHOPS IN LIMPOPO
The Department of Employment and Labour’s Compensation Fund will host a series of Farm Employer and Farm Employee Workshops from 10 to 11 July 2026 in Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen compliance with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) within the agricultural sector. The workshops are aimed […]
THE GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA AND UNITED NATIONS TO SIGN A FIVE-YEAR COOPERATION FRAMEWORK FOR INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT
The Government of South Africa and the United Nations in South Africa invite members of the media to attend the signing ceremony of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2026–2030 on Friday, 10 July 2026. The signing ceremony marks the start of a five-year partnership to support South Africa’s national development priorities and the […]
SOUTH AFRICA TO HOST THE 9TH SADC INDUSTRIALISATION WEEK
The Government of South Africa, in collaboration with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Business Council and the SADC Secretariat will host the 2026 Annual SADC Industrialisation Week on 27 – 31 July 2026, at the Durban International Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Hosted under the theme, “Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Industrialisation through Infrastructure […]