South Africa

There are seven days to go before government and various social partners host a national #100MenMarch to stop violence against women and children.

The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) in partnership with the South African Embassy in Comoros hosted an open day aboard its research and polar vessel the SA Agulhas II, on Monday, in Comoros.

The North West Health Department says the review of maternal and infant mortality cases has led to a sharp decline in medical negligence claims.

The North West province will this week host a BRICS roadshow as part of the build-up towards South Africa hosting the 10th BRICS Summit later this month.

Mental health issues are set to take top priority in the 2018/19 financial year, with the Gauteng Health Department budgeting R184 million for mental health NGOs.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed condolences to former President Jacob Zuma, who lost his son Vusi Nhlakanipho Zuma.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has published a notice restricting the granting of new applications for technical co-operation permits, exploration and production rights pending the publication of a notice of invitation for applications.

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene on Monday expressed confidence that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will reach its R1.345 trillion target for the 2018 tax year.

Umalusi has condemned websites selling fake matric certificates to the public.

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has announced the name change for Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape in the Government Gazette.

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The third Brazil Russia India China South Africa (BRICS) TB Research Network has set its sights on joining hands to combat tuberculosis among the BRICS countries.

Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti, together with Japan Ambassador to South Africa, Shigeyuki Horoki, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in the field of water resource management between the two countries.

The Department of Tourism has condemned the fake news published and circulating on social media platforms alleging that Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe supports rhino poaching

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has set itself a target to see 40% youth representation in both the public and private sector.