Liquor industry urges the government to lift the ban on alcohol, says that this will save jobs.

Social development minister says she is on a mission to eradicate poverty.

This has been a classic government screw-up, right from start to finish. Alcohol and cigarettes won’t be banned ‘until 2021’ – but questions remain.

Fikile Mbalula said there are some people who believe the government should not be respected following certain decisions it has taken like the return of the alcohol ban.

ANC critics believe they’ve found a bombshell with this supposed ‘internal document’, which allegedly weighs-up major changes to SA’s local governments.

Government dodged two bullets in the High Court last week, and have said that they remain committed to the measures they have implemented.

The government has officially gazetted regulations for the operation of personal care services, including hairdressers.

Level 3 lockdown has given South Africa a taste of freedom. While many await the move to Level 2, President Cyril Ramaphosa reminded the country in his statement that some areas may return to higher alert levels if necessary.

Eastern Cape Government has called for the alcohol ban to be reinstated due to a large number of incidents regarding alcohol abuse.

The state’s attempt to buy itself more time has fallen flat, and whether they like it or lump it, the government face a courtroom showdown next week.

Government organisations, including state owned enterprises, have been singled out for failing to adhere to health precautions.

Minister for Public Service and Administration Senzo Mchunu said public service workplaces must adhere to the following regulations under Level 4.

On Tuesday, various departments of SA’s government are set to explain how the nationwide lockdown will work. We’ve got the live stream here.

With daily briefings on the coronavirus situation in South Africa now taking place, we’re bringing you the live stream and the important timings.

There will be two perimeters around the coronavirus quarantine site in Limpopo for extra safety and security.

Cosatu says government is attempting to get out of a wage agreement with public servants ahead of the Budget Speech 2020.

If Stats SA cannot produce accurate official statistics, rating agencies will punish South Africa.

Wednesday 15 January officially kick-starts the 2020 academic year as it is back to school for pupils across the country.

This, the government hopes, will allow more candidates an opportunity to gain employment in the public service sector.

National Treasury has recently announced that the current economic path is unsustainable with the country facing the triple threat of slow economic growth, unemployment and high rates of inequality.

Key areas of cooperation between Russia and African countries were also addressed at the forum.

Malema will participate in discussions that include trade and political dynamics around the world.

“The cost of load shedding remains high.”

The Minister echoed that his department’s primary aspiration is to care and serve citizens.

Minister Didiza apologised to the farmer for not resolving his issue long ago.

SRSA hosts the “I choose to be Active Campaign,” to commemorate the day.

KZN MEC leads a government delegation to Mandeni to address the community.

1 in 27 women are at risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime

The broadcaster saw a 35% improvement on restated loss.

Patricia de Lille is under fire for allegedly appointing her sister to a government position. Here’s what you need to know about Cynthia Jeffreys.

Is the official opposition losing its grip?

The government march will be directed to the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

With the so-called “raid on Area 51” set to take place this weekend, you may be surprised to know that we’ve had our own version of this at Pelindaba.

Hlongwa was appointed as Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy with effect from 30 May 2019.

Bheki Cele has promised more police specialising in gender-based violence and to increase the activity of the FCS units countrywide.

Cyril Ramaphosa has elected to deal with domestic issues and chosen to send Naledi Pandor to represent South Africa at the UN general assembly in his place.

David Mabuza says its time South African citizens to adopted a culture of paying for services that have been rendered and consumed.

In his address to the NCOP, deputy president David Mabuza promised a plan to redistribute state land would be announced soon.

The two-and-a-half-year saga of suspended secretary to Parliament Gengezi Mgidlana appears to finally be reaching a conclusion.

The South African government has called on the private sector to increase education campaigns around the dangers of alcohol abuse.

Much of the lekgotla and the feedback on it was consumed by other issues which have precious little bearing on the actual functioning of the ruling party in parliament.

President Cyril Ramaphosa stressed the importance of eradicating corruption and making it easier to do business in attracting foreign investment.

The SABC has apologised profusely for the embarrassment caused to President Cyril Ramaphosa after it played the wrong version of his address to the nation.

EFF leader Julius Malema has blamed white monopoly capital for the resurgence of xenophobic violence in South Africa this week.

All eyes on Cape Town to monitor the government’s response.

UCT has suspended all activities to allow students to participate in protests outside Parliament and attend the memorial service of Uyinene Mrwetyana.

Gender-based violence has been declared a national crisis and the ACDP have called for unity in the debate to find a solution.

Social media is set ablaze with controversial comments from the government.

The Bill aims to update South African copyright law for the first time since 1978.

“This is reckless and disastrous management of the public purse,” says DA MP.

Mmusi Maimane believes finding a solution to create jobs will only be possible if opposing political parties are able to work together.

The DA believe DIRCO CEO Caiphus Ramasha has been deliberately sabotaging the work of the International Relations Portfolio Committee.

Following months of negotiations, ACSA has finally had enough of SA Express’ inability or unwillingness to settle its debt.

Cosatu is unhappy with Tito Mboweni’s economic recovery plan because it contains policy proposals that have been defeated at several ANC conferences.

The level of public debt owed by South Africa’s government and its state-owned enterprises is starting to seriously impact growth.

The NSFAS appears to be turning things around following its entering into administration and has approved financial aid for nearly 450 000 students in 2019.

The DA was quickly to throw its support behind Tito Mboweni’s economic growth plan proposal, but warned it was sure to face opposition.

National Treasury and Tito Mboweni have outlined policy proposals they believe will add 2.3% to South Africa’s growth forecasts for the next decade.

The Democratic Alliance believes it is time for Naledi Pandor to break South Africa’s silence over what is happening in Zimbabwe just across the border.

The World Economic Forum has supported its call to stimulate growth and create jobs on the continent with the launch of its Africa Growth Platform.

Zandile Gumede will remain among the eThekwini leadership despite being removed from her position as mayor for failing to adequately deliver services.

Before a decision can be made in Parliament on whether or not to remove Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane from office, the rules first need to be established.

National Treasury has instructed government departments to cut 5% of spending this year, 6% next year and 7% the year after.

It seems that governments across South Africa have trouble paying their business clients. Especially in Gauteng, which has racked-up the most debt.

IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has called time on his 44-years in charge of the fourth largest political party in South Africa.

Derek Hanekom says this lawsuit is not about the money but about revealing the truth behind the lies spun by Jacob Zuma and his supporters.

Deputy President David Mabuza praised the Eshowe community for exceeding the 90-90-90 target set by the UN and urged others to follow their example.

Apparently neither former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede nor Themba Njilo has tendered their resignation following their removal from office by the ANC.

Although the exact details of the deal struck have not been made available it appears as if PSL matches will return to SABC platforms this weekend.

Ace Magashule is seeking damages in the region of R500 000 and a public apology from Buyisile Ngqulwana for claiming he helped form the ATM.

Full of confidence after surviving a third vote of no confidence, Herman Mashaba took time out of his day to toast the party who brought the motion.

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has pleaded with the public to engage with the NHI Bill themselves after it was panned in the media.

The ANC have rejected the results of the Citizens Survey out of hand and claim it is just a ploy to discredit its leaders.

Opposition parties walked out of a scheduled eThekwini executive committee meeting, meaning it had to be postponed for a lack of attendance.

Derek Hanekom believes it would have been a complete disaster for South Africa if Cyril Ramaphosa had not been elected ANC president in 2017.

Nomgcobo Jiba continues to fight for her job at the National Prosecuting Authority and has now made an urgent application to halt proceedings in Parliament.

Mxolisi Nxasana claims his working relationship with Jacob Zuma was irreparably damaged by false information shared by Nomcgobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi.

Parliament has refused to halt the review process of Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi as they are bound by law to respond to President Ramaphosa in September.

The next SADC Summit will take place in Mozambique next year August.

The Democratic Alliance say they will oppose any effort by the ruling ANC to impose prescribed assets.

Suspended eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede has been officially redeployed by the KwaZulu-Natal ANC provincial executive committee.

The news comes just a week after it was revealed that the SABC had failed to secure television broadcast rights for the PSL from SuperSport.

Unemployment in South Africa was higher in June 2019 than at any other point during the 11 years Stats SA has been doing a labour force survey.

A comprehensive theme and social media campaign as been developed by the government for Women’s Month.

Numsa is concerned about potential conflicts of interest due to Jabu Mabuza’s family business interests in boiler maintenance and coal supply to Eskom.

New theme and campaign as minister in the presidency Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane kick starts 2019 Women’s Month.

The Democratic Alliance has been left disappointed by the lack of response from national government after a couple of bad economic announcements yesterday.

Long-standing members of the African National Congress have written an open letter to the ANC’s top six condemning attacks on party stalwarts.

Despite the Metrorail safety strike scheduled, Prasa has a few more problems to explain, including how the German government is involved.

The national department of employment and labour is set to tackle workplace health and safety head on by employing 500 new inspectors.

Alec Moemi has been told to make bolstering PRASA’s security his top priority as he was announced the new director-general of transport.

DA wants financial report of the SABC bailout.

Nehawu is firmly against government’s plan to retrench 30 000 public sector workers, claiming there are better ways to save money.

Pravin Gordhan has announced that Johannes Magwaza – the SAA chairperson – has handed in his resignation. Right before a bailout is granted.

The Democratic Alliance is convinced there is no way Zukisa Faku would’ve been legally eligible to become a member of parliament.

In addition to mine safety, the committee was also worried about the department’s lack of job creation power and how mining licenses are handed out.

With Mayor Zandile Gumede set to return from her 30-day suspension on Tuesday, the opposition of the eThekwini Municipality have been left incensed.

The guilty government departments include the police, health, transport, cooperative governance and traditional affairs, and environmental affairs.

Mthembu vowed that this Cabinet, in its compact form, would improve the lives of South Africans.

A revised guide for cabinet ministers’ expenses has been released this month. They’ll all have to get to grips with what they can and cannot bill the state.