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Infrastructure

By 2019, power cuts will be a thing of the past and energy reserves in the country would have increased significantly thanks to the new power station under construction in Mpumalanga.

Winning letter: Let's end road rage!

I am very disappointed by the way we as South Africans are behaving on our national roads. If you are involved in an incident where someone drives recklessly, do not try to take revenge. If an accident was not caused when driving recklessly, do not cause it yourself by acting out in anger.

Budget votes

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Pravin Gordhan has set the bar high for municipalities, saying they must have sound financial management in the next five years.

Budget votes

South Africa is stepping up the fight against HIV and AIDS, ensuring that as many HIV positive citizens as possible are put on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment.

Safety and security

We are continuing to improve the capacity and effectiveness of the police, said President Jacob Zuma in his State of the Nation Address earlier this year. Part of strengthening the police involve the revitalisation of special police units to protect our women and children.

Budget votes

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is set to increase support for the automotive and clothing sectors, according to Minister Rob Davies.

Budget votes

Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says youth empowerment will remain a priority in his department’s economic transformation programme.

Disaster management

The number of weather-related natural disasters has increased during the past few years throughout the world. This has resulted in the loss of lives and damage to property.

Budget votes

President Jacob Zuma says plans to revitalise the public service are currently being rolled out in all departments.

Disaster management

Recent floods in many parts of the country, have left thousands of people homeless, several homes, bridges and roads were damaged and more than 50 people have died. Government set aside R800 million to assist people affected by the floods. Non-governmental organisations and the private sector have also reached out to help.