South Africa

Pretoria - The Hawks have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly plotting to assassinate top government officials.

Pretoria - South Africans all over the country today commemorate the 23rd Freedom Day anniversary.

Pretoria - The Minister of Energy, Mmamoloko Kubayi, on Wednesday said she has noted the judgement by the Western Cape High Court in the Earthlife and South African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) case against the Minister of Energy and other respondents.

On 27 April 1994, South Africa held its first democratic elections which gave birth to freedom and constitutional democracy. It was a special moment for millions of South Africans, who for the first time could vote for the government of their choice in the country of their birth.

Pretoria - With the long weekend celebrating Freedom Day and Workers’ Day on our doorstep, Transport Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has reminded all South Africans to be cautious and patient with one another on the roads.

Pretoria - South Africa has launched a cooperation agreement that will see the country looking to China for its expertise in constructing high technology facilities with global growth potential.

South Africa will once again mark Freedom Day on Thursday, chronicling a journey of 23 years since millions of its people voted for their government of choice on 27 April 1994.

West of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, below the majestic Ngele Mountains that stretch all the way to Kwazulu Natal, is the peaceful and quiet village of Nkantolo.
This is where Oliver Reginald Tambo was born, grew up and attended school.

Pretoria - Africa and China’s youth have vowed to continue making a positive impact and strengthen relations based on mutual trust, solidarity and coordination for the benefit of both countries.

Pretoria - Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has granted the Eskom board more time to resolve through a mutually beneficial consultation process a pension pay-out to its former Group Chief Executive, Brian Molefe.

Pretoria - Having one seamless health department is what Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi believes would mean freedom to him and the millions of citizens who depend on the country’s health system.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Education has announced the admission period when parents must start with online applications for the 2018 academic year.

Siena Van Niekerk, now 75 years old, has lived in a house made up of asbestos ever since she moved to the area of Morningstar, Durbanvile, in the Western Cape, 48 years ago.

Pretoria – As the nation prepares to observe Freedom Day on Thursday, Brand South Africa has urged South Africans to respect, preserve and be responsible for their freedom.

Pretoria - Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi has sent good wishes to all public servants in all spheres of government, as South Africa celebrates Freedom Day on 27 April and Workers’ Day on 1 May.