South Africa

South Africans have been urged to recycle, especially plastic, to prevent it from ending up in the sea and destroying the marine population.

Full body scanners will be installed at various correctional centres throughout the country to combat the smuggling of illegal substances in prisons.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has assured the public it is attending to certain glitches taxpayers are experiencing when using eFiling.

An investigation has been launched into the unacceptable treatment of a woman in labour at the Stanza Bopape Community Health Centre (CHC) in Tshwane.

Eskom has received payment for electricity services rendered to neighbouring Zimbabwe.

National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, has denied reports that Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula has been "removed" or "ordered to vacate his post by a certain period".

Ekurhuleni Metro Police will conduct night patrols at Phola Park Clinic after a security breach in which knife-wielding men attacked a patient and ransacked the facility this past weekend.

South African teachers are spending a hefty amount of time on administrative tasks – time which could be better used on teaching in the classroom.

The South African Airways (SAA) board on Tuesday expressed its support of Nico Bezuidenhout as Chief Executive Officer of Mango Airlines.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the late struggle stalwart Vivian Magdalene Sarah Daniels, who is widely and fondly known as Aunty Vivvy, who passed away at the age of 82.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of multi-award winning veteran artist, David Koloane.

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) will as of Wednesday embark on roadshows and awareness campaigns to meet with farmers and affected communities after African swine fever was reported in four provinces.

Government has called on South Africans to play their part during Mandela Month through partnerships for effective, sustainable, collaborative interventions in education and literacy, food and nutrition, shelter, sanitation and active citizenship.

Cash strapped consumers will get a reprieve at the pumps as the price of fuel is set to come down by between 95 and 96 cents a litre at midnight.

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has welcomed a court judgement that prevents Standard Bank from deducting money from its customer’s accounts to settle debts without their permission.