South Africa

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has joined the rest of South Africa in mourning Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, a heroine of the struggle and mother of the nation.

A strike by members of trade union Nehawu at the North West Health Department has brought forensic investigations into the procurement of medical mobile unit, Mediosa, to a halt.

Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane, has condemned the killing of Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) inspector, Ayanda Zulu.

The Department of Water and Sanitation says the steady rainfall over the past two weeks has seen several dams across the country overflowing.

Deputy President David Mabuza has encouraged South Africans to find the time to honour the late struggle stalwart, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Former President Jacob Zuma has paid his respects to the family of the late liberation fighter, Mam’ Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Former President Nelson Mandela's wife, Graca Machel, has expressed her sadness on the passing of struggle stalwart Winnie Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela.

In an effort to address wildlife trafficking, governments in Southern African countries have diversified and expanded their capabilities to meet the escalating threat, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

South Africa has reiterated its view that the Israel Defence Force must withdraw from the Gaza Strip and bring to an end the violent and destructive incursions into Palestinian territories.

The Department of Mineral Resources has appealed to anyone with information on the bus that was set alight with mine-workers on board, to work with law enforcement agencies, to apprehend those responsible.

Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Luwellyn Landers, will this week lead the South African delegation to attend the 18th mid-term ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

The South African Government says it is concerned about the attempted missile attack that targeted the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the new Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, on being chosen to lead that country’s ruling coalition, the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF).

In honour of late struggle stalwart Mam’ Winnie Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela, President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared national days of mourning from 3 April until 14 April.

Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Bathabile Dlamini, has urged South African women to celebrate Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s legacy by taking up the baton and continuing the fight against gender-based discrimination, rape, patriarchy and gender-based violence.