Durban: The signing of the Durban Declaration between the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and stakeholders involved in the fight against ‘construction mafias’, has been welcomed by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson. The department and the South African Police Service (SAPS), the National Treasury, and the Construction

DURBAN: Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has urged law enforcement agencies to intensify their efforts to apprehend individuals responsible for disrupting vital infrastructure projects. Macpherson emphasized that the government cannot afford to negotiate with those hindering the development of essential public infrastructure such as roads, dams, schools, and

Nelson Mandela Bay: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is placing litter bins in strategic areas in Gqeberha and Kariega to enhance the metro’s efforts to implement sustainable waste management solutions. The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public Health, Thsonono Buyeye, said the roll out could not have come at

Johannesburg: An interdepartmental working group has been established to develop a roadmap for South Africa’s digital public infrastructure focusing on digital payments, digital IDs, and data exchange. ‘Ultimately, we would like to improve the application and disbursement of social grants, improve the accessibility of government services, and facilitate more data-driven

Johannesburg: With the deadline for rural and township spaza shop owners and vendors to register their businesses approaching, the South African government has provided a comprehensive guide to help entrepreneurs navigate the process of applying for a traders’ permit. Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the need for all spaza

Pretoria: As township and rural entrepreneurs nationwide work towards regulatory compliance for operating spaza shops, the opportunity for government funding is now within reach. By securing a valid trading permit, these entrepreneurs can apply for financial assistance through initiatives such as the Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP) and the

Johannesburg: The government has unveiled a new standard draft by-law aimed at fostering economic growth within township economies by simplifying the permitting and registration process for spaza shops. This initiative is designed to create an enabling environment that supports economic inclusion, job creation, and community empowerment. According to South African

Pretoria: Eskom has reached a new milestone having recorded its longest stretch of not implementing load shedding in five years. South Africa has not experienced planned rolling blackouts since 26 March this year. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, told a media briefing that this is an indication