President mourns passing of Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder:
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala.
: SAnews – South African News keamo
Over 6m people processed during the festive season:
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says a total of 6 585 617 traveller movements across all the country’s ports of entry were recorded during the festive season.
: SAnews – South African News Edwin
Beit Bridge border set for major revamp:
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the Beit Bridge border post, one of six large land ports of entry, has been identified for infrastructure development.
: SAnews – South African News Edwin
Unemployment rate unchanged at 29.1%:
The results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the fourth quarter of 2019 show that the official unemployment rate remained unchanged at 29.1%, compared to the third quarter of 2019.
: SAnews – South African News sihle
The social compact Africa needs to thrive:
The Africa Continental Free Trade area is more than a trade agreement, it is a game-changer that will transpose the steady Africa’s GDP from good to great. It, however, requires the united effort and social cohesion from all citizens of the continent.
: SAnews – South African News Janine
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