South Africa

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the launch of a new R200 million, 80 kilometre stretch of road that leads to the site of the MeerKAT radio telescope is significant for community development.

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope will bring major development to Carnarvon when scientists and researchers from around the world flock to the small Karoo town.

The MeerKAT radio telescope, the precursor to the Square Kilometre Array, will come on line in a matter of months to answer big science questions.

The establishment of the InvestSA One Stop Shop in KwaZulu-Natal has been welcomed by the business community as it will help unlock opportunities for business growth in the region.

President Jacob Zuma says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is committed to providing support to the people of Zimbabwe to resolve the political situation that has arisen.

Eskom plans to create 10 000 jobs in Mpumalanga over the next three years as part of its development initiative.

South Africa and Lesotho have taken a joint decision to close the Qasha's Nek Port of Entry due to adverse weather conditions caused by heavy snowfall.

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), Jeff Radebe, says millions of jobs needed in South Africa can be created through the private sector, which controls about 75% of the country’s economy.

President Jacob Zuma on Friday urged parties involved in the unfolding political and security situation in Zimbabwe to maintain peace and security.

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha on Friday announced his decision to deny Janusz Walus parole.

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says South Africa is committed to its long-term vision of transitioning to an environmentally sustainable, climate change resilient, low-carbon economy and just society.

KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Bheki Langa has condemned the killing of a police officer in Mbongolwane, near Eshowe.

Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa has instructed that the burial process of the bodies involved in the M1 South incident be stalled for seven days.

President Jacob Zuma is in Botswana where he will participate in and co-chair the 4th Session of the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC) today.

South Africa is forging ahead with the implementation of the Paris Agreement, Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said on Thursday.