From Friday May 9, South African consumers will have to pay for the plastic bags they previously received free of charge from retailers, as government legislature aiming to encourage re-use of bags and recycling by consumers comes into place.
Kenyan Vice President Michael Wamalwa on Monday urged the international community and UN agencies to address the plight of slum dwellers around the world, particularly in Africa.
It could have been a lot worse for the two Americans and one Russian whose landing ended up nearly 500 kilometres off course and their recovery hours late.
The Legal Aid Board is processing applications for assistance from 23 members of the right-wing Boeremag organisation due to go on trial for alleged treason and terrorism later this month.
Gold Fields, the second largest gold producer in South Africa, will vigorously defend a lawsuit brought against to it by the company’s former employees, company officials said on Monday.
Racial representivity among teaching staff is lacking in most Gauteng public schools. And close to half of formerly whites-only schools have less than 20% African enrolment, probably because of language and fees policies at these schools.
The significant drop in the number of strikes in South Africa in the past year is in part a reflection of the success of labour legislation passed since 1994 that encourages the resolution of disputes through dialogue and discussion.
A new ceasefire between government and rebel forces in Cote d’Ivoire took effect at midnight on Saturday following talks between the two sides earlier this week aimed at stabilising the volatile situation on the Liberian border.
The South African government wants to see greater transformation in all areas of the local tourism industry, according to acting director-general of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism Patrick Matlou.
Data released on Monday by the South African Reserve Bank is flashing red with regards to the prospects for the South African economy, as money supply growth has slowed precipitously and the leading indicator peaked in May 2002.