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MDDA weighs in on ZCC, Tiso Blackstar saga

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has appealed to the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) and Tiso Blackstar media group to find a resolution that strengthens media accountability and freedom of expression in the interest of social justice.

Developments at KPMG erode good governance: Minister

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says developments involving KPMG has undermined the reputation of good governance and audit independence in one of the key sectors and institutions in the South African economy.

President Zuma returns from UNGA

President Jacob Zuma has returned from his working visit to the United States where he participated in the General Debate of the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

SA to save billions on HIV treatment

South Africa has found a breakthrough pricing agreement that will speed up the availability of the first affordable, generic and single-pill HIV treatment programme.

Blow the whistle on rhino poachers

Environmental Affairs Minister, Dr Edna Molewa, has called on all South Africans to join hands with government to put an end to rhino poaching by reporting suspected poaching activities.

Small-scale fishing communities to be recognised

Government is working tirelessly to legally recognise small-scale fishing communities and ensure that their fishing tradition and related economic activities are legally recognised and fully supported.

Let's celebrate our liberation heritage

President Jacob Zuma will lead the Heritage Day celebrations in Siyabuswa in Mpumalanga this weekend under the theme "The Year of OR Tambo: Celebrating our Liberation Heritage".

2017 Spelling Bee finals this weekend

The Basic Education Department will on Saturday host the 2017 National Spelling Bee Competition finals for Grade 4 to 6 learners at the University of South Africa (Unisa) Main Campus in Tshwane.

Call to address unemployment by working together

Deputy Minister of Communications Tandi Mahambehlala has called on business, civil society and government to work together towards creating job and empowerment opportunities for communities that are experiencing high levels of unemployment and crime.

How nuclear energy can assist countries' goals

The 61st Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference has focused on how nuclear energy can assist member states in attaining their national and regional development goals.

Tshwane Metro officer nabbed for corruption

In an ongoing crackdown on criminality within the traffic law enforcement fraternity, police this week arrested a 45-year-old Tshwane Metro Police officer on corruption charges.

Rhino poachers get prison time

Joint efforts of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and game rangers have resulted in 18 suspects being arrested in Skhukuza, Hluhluwe, Barberton, KwaMsane, Nongoma and Gluckstadt.