South Africa

The Presidency says routine Cabinet Committee meetings are continuing in Parliament this morning.

Two local companies are eager to show off their wares at the Fruit Logista Berlin Trade Fair that gets underway in Germany today.

The Presidency has dismissed the media statement circulating on social media, claiming a State Visit to South Africa by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The allegations reported in the media that President Jacob Zuma wishes to fire Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and replace him with Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma are "preposterous and outrageous".

Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says the postponement of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) will not impact on service delivery.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says the BRICS Development Bank should aim to empower the ordinary people in developing economies.

Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete has announced that the State of the Nation Address (SONA) has been postponed.

Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will lead the South African delegation to the forthcoming 9th World Urban Forum (WUF 9), which will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Electoral Commission has encouraged all eligible South African voters to visit their voting stations next month to update their details on the voters’ roll.

The Presidency has clarified media reports that President Jacob Zuma has summoned Ministers to a special Cabinet meeting at his home in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Members of Parliament have an important role to play in advancing the governance of natural resources that South Africa is endowed with, says Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has dismissed media reports that he orchestrated a plot to defraud Crime Intelligence.

South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to support investors and grow junior miners to be at the level of big mining companies.

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has agreed to loan Eskom R5 billion that will be used for operations at the utility for the month of February.

Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for five awaiting trial prisoners, who escaped while being transported from the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court to the Johannesburg Prison.