South Africa

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) is investigating the collision at Buttskop Level Crossing in Blackheath, which claimed the lives of seven people this morning.

While strides have been made to better the lives of ordinary South Africans, the road ahead to true freedom and an inclusive economy that serves all the people is still long, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has called on the youth to reflect on the meaning of Freedom Day, which is being commemorated today.

South Africa has welcomed the high level summit talks between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which get underway today.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed an Inter-Ministerial Task Team to give urgent attention to matters of governance and risks facing the North West province.

The Ministers of Transport and Labour have called on parties involved in the ongoing bus strike to come to a negotiated settlement.

The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) has held a women’s roundtable as part of efforts to show its commitment to transformation in the human settlements and built environment sector.

Following three years of not being operational, Groothoek Dam, which supplies Thaba Nchu and surrounding villages with water, is operational again.

The Competition Commission has announced the postponement of the Provisional Findings and Recommendation Report into the Health Market Inquiry (HMI) to the end of May.

Motorists will have to dig even deeper into their pockets as the price of petrol is set to rise by 49 cents next week.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will on Saturday lead a healthy lifestyle awareness activation as part of efforts to promote healthy lifestyles.

South Africa today marks the 24th anniversary of democracy.

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) on Thursday announced four new End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations at a media briefing.

The North West Provincial Government (NWPG) says no stone will be left unturned in its fight against crime, greed and corruption.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is currently investigating alternative repair methodologies to expedite repairs to the sinkhole on R55 (Quagga road - northbound) between Second and Third Avenue near Laudium in Tshwane.