South Africa

Health MEC Magome Masike has called on parents to give their consent by signing forms that allow health officials to vaccinate their children against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

The Vulekamali portal, launched by Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba on Tuesday, will make information on the Budget more accessible to ordinary South Africans.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has welcomed the conviction of former Western Cape top cop Arno Lamoer, saying it sends a strong message to the men in blue that crime doesn’t pay.

Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has disputed reports that the children who were found in a truck in Rustenburg en-route to Cape Town are being held in the country against their biological parents’ will.

Environmental Affairs Minister Dr Edna Molewa has published the draft Buffalo River Estuarine Management Plan for public comment.

The Department of Water and Sanitation in the Western Cape is rolling out phase two of the enforcement and monitoring blitz as part of drought interventions.

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says business confidence has been on the rise in the run-up to the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism, Beatrice Thembekile Ngcobo.

Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza’s legal team has filed extensive opposing papers in the Carolina Magistrates Court on the matter opposing the interim protection order by local businessman Frederick Daniels against the Premier.

Following the evacuation at OR Tambo International Airport, police have appealed to travellers not to leave any luggage unattended.

South Africa remains committed to intra-African investment, says Trade and Invest Africa (TIA) head, Lerato Mataboge.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the family of political economist and author Professor Johannes “Sampie” Terreblanche, who passed away at the weekend.

The 14 suspects arrested by the Hawks in the North West on Monday for alleged driver's licence fraud are expected to appear in court this morning.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent South Africa’s condolences to Iran following a plane crash in which all 66 people on board were killed.

The National Planning Commission (NPC) has agreed that the Discussion Paper on Energy should now be released for public input and further stakeholder engagement.