Costs and compliance retard transformation (SONA commentary)
During his State of the Nation address on Thursday evening, President Jacob Zuma commented on the property market saying that, “This sector in our country is valued at approximately R7 trillion, with the subsidised sector being valued at R1.5 trillion”.
Life Esidimeni recommendations to be fast tracked
President Jacob Zuma has instructed Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to ensure that the Health Ombudsman's recommendations are wholly and speedily implemented without any reservations.
Investment promotion to receive a boost
Government is to open three provincial investment offices in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Western Cape, President Jacob Zuma announced on Thursday evening.
R2.5bn made available for drought-stricken farmers
About R2.5 billion was made available to farmers last year as the country experienced a severe drought, says President Jacob Zuma.
Recovery of commodity prices welcomed
President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the recovery in commodity prices as it has resulted in an upswing in mining output.
EPWP effectively alleviating poverty
President Jacob Zuma says the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is the most effective poverty alleviation programme run by government.
Ministers react to SONA 2017
Ministers react to SONA 2017
NPC welcomes minimum wage agreement
The National Planning Commission (NPC) has welcomed the signing of the agreement that will bring into effect the National Minimum Wage, which will see the lowest paid workers earning R20 an hour.
Gauteng Health HOD suspended
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has placed the Head of the Department of Health, Dr Tiego Selebano, on precautionary suspension in line with the recommendation of the Heath Ombudsman, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba.
All set for State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2017
President Jacob Zuma will this evening deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to a Joint Sitting of Parliament.
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