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Dlamini to pay 20% legal costs in SASSA matter

The Constitutional Court has ruled that former Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini be held personally liable for 20% of the legal costs incurred in the SASSA social grants matter.

No plans to dispose of SAA assets

There are no plans to dispose of any of the assets of South African Airways (SAA), the national carrier said on Wednesday.

New tactics needed to eliminate TB

A better health system, access to affordable drugs, more investment in research and innovation are needed to stop the Tuberculosis epidemic, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Man charged for speeding

A 36-year-old has appeared in the Midrand Magistrate Court for allegedly driving his vehicle at a speed of 200km/h on the R21 near Olifantsfontein, says the Gauteng Department of Community Safety.

Security beefed up in Parliament

Police have told Members of Parliament that from next month, police will implement more stringent security measures at all access points following a recent incident where a Parliamentary staffer smuggled in a firearm before taking his own life.

World leaders call for multilateralism at UNGA

Amid complex global multilateral challenges, Gambian President Adama Barrow told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday that countries need to work together to solve global problems.

All systems go for public service hackathon

The National Public Service Hackathon, which aims to harness innovation and develop technological solutions to improve the delivery of government services, kicks off in Johannesburg on Friday.

SA hard at work to reignite economy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly that South Africa is hard at work to revive its economy.