It is envisioned that small towns could act as centres for the production and distribution of goods and services to rural regions.
Municipalities are also experiencing cash flow problems which have resulted in them defaulting on their bulk electricity account with Eskom.
The exercise, which is expected to carry on into 2019, will see Stats SA deploy about 600 field staff to various commercial farms across the country.
Even scientific indices that measure the weather’s suitability for tourism classify the country as “ideal”. But that doesn’t mean that every tourist leaves satisfied with the weather they experienced.
Globally, Saudi Arabia is among South Africa’s top five import partners, largely due to the amount of the oil imported from the Kingdom.
In line with the National Development Plan, the government aims to raise employment by 11 million to 24 million by 2030.
The grant proposal by the Department of Correctional Services is an innovative idea and should be taken seriously.
The Charter, which had been open for public comment until the end of August, spans seven elements.
Cosatu is no longer the organisational hub it was when it mobilised the ANC vote. Its membership has dropped to 1.6 million.
Things aren’t looking good for South African Airways, yet the state owned enterprise is adamant that it will turn things around.
If land reform disregards how South Africans relate to each other in terms of their social identities, the underlying conflict will remain long after any reform process is concluded.
Will the infamous unfinished freeways remain an eyesore forever?
There are currently 530 rhino poaching-related cases on the court roll involving 750 accused and 1 738 charges, with close to 300 of these cases being trial-ready.
A look at the clear-water lagoon found at The Blyde in Pretoria East.
A 19-year-old UniZulu student was stabbed, allegedly by his roommate, at the institution’s KwaDlangezwa campus on Sunday following an argument between the two.
A deeper look into the issue of ‘fake foods’.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is looming.
Kilpatrick was diagnosed with Stargardt disease as a child and his sight degenerated. He has only 20% vision but has never let this deter him from competitive sport.
The outbreak, first detected in the township of Glen View outside Harare, has prompted the health ministry to declare an emergency in the city.
Some community members and a provincial government official fear that mining will result in pollution and that it will disrupt the tranquillity of the area. This would, in turn, drive away tourists.
Blombos Cave is situated 50 m from the Indian Ocean, elevated at 35 m above sea level and 300 km east of Cape Town.
Ndifuna Ukwazi unpacks the dirt on Cape Town’s dodgy dealings.
Up until now, Botswana has been an unparalleled conservation success story
Julius Malema says white South Africans are stuck in the country.
Belgium wants the process to be smooth and balanced.