[File] Flags of countries represented at the AGOA Summit. US authorities have re-authorised the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until the end of this year. The programme has now passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. In a vote on Friday, the Senate whittled down to 12 months a three-year extension that the House had…
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenneth Morolong seen speaking at Brand SA’s Nation Brand Forum. 1 minute Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenneth Morolong, says there is a need to use South Africa’s G20 presidency to promote the country to the world. Morolong was speaking at Brand SA’s Nation Brand Forum underway in Johannesburg. The…
[File Photo]: The GNU cabinet expand from 30 to 32 ministers and from 36 to 43 deputy ministers. 1 minute ActionSA has announced that it will not participate in discussions regarding the Government of National Unity (GNU) unless the proposed value-added tax (VAT) increase is revoked. Government announced an increase in the VAT rate from 15.0% to 15.5%, effective 1…
ANC officials hold hands while visiting Robben Island as part of the 113 celebrations. 3 minutes The African National Congress (ANC) will host its anniversary celebrations and public engagements this afternoon with a cake-cutting ceremony in Thembalethu, George. This event leads up to the anniversary rally scheduled for Saturday at the Mandela Park Stadium in…
President Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament. President Cyril Ramaphosa says heads would roll if people employed to deal with the water crisis in Johannesburg and elsewhere in the country fail to do their job. He was answering questions in Parliament earlier on Wednesday. With the establishment of the National Water Crisis Committee to deal with the…
Birthday cake for DA’s 25th birthday celebration at Hanover Park aged home The grannies who attended the DA’s 25th birthday celebration in Hanover Park on the Cape Flats say they are satisfied with how the party governs in the city and the province. The party took its celebrations to the city-run old-aged home where they…
Inside the National Assembly Parliament’s Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says the institution has improved on its goals of holding the executive to account, making laws and increasing public participation. The legislature has wound down for the festive season. He says 40 public hearings were held all over the country and two crucial investigations kicked off. Mothapo…
An old radio with SABC News logo World Radio Day is celebrated this Friday under the theme “Radio and Artificial Intelligence”. This highlights the impact of radio in informing, educating, and connecting people worldwide and focuses on AI as a tool for innovation in broadcasting. In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a proclamation…
Lt-General Khumalo was set to continue testifying The Madlanga Commission has adjourned for the day as key witness Crime Intelligence Boss, General Dumisani Khumalo has fallen ill. General Khumalo was meant to continue with his testimony on Wednesday regarding the WhatsApp messages between alleged underworld cartel member and businessman, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and Police Minister…
1 minute South Africa hosts G20 second G20 Health Working Group Meeting in KZN. The three day meeting will focus on critical issues including strengthening health systems and promoting equitable access to health services. Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will deliver the opening address. LIVE:
