South Africa

President Jacob Zuma will answer questions for oral replies from members of the National Assembly at this afternoon’s plenary sitting.

President Jacob Zuma has received the final report of the Commission into the Feasibility of Fee-Free Higher Education and Training in South Africa, the Presidency said on Thursday.

The South African government has affirmed its support for the domestic poultry industry in the aftermath of the bird flu outbreak.

Gauteng Social Development MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza has issued a notice to close an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre, where two-year-old baby Bohlale Mngomezulu died earlier this month.

The Department of Labour has reiterated their stance on condemning any form of child labour and promoting the protection of children.

Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has congratulated Priscillah Mabelane on her appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BP Southern Africa.

The payment of pensions to beneficiaries of the former Venda Pension Fund will be resolved by the end of November 2017, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday.

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says strengthened partnerships are crucial to meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agenda 2030.

Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, says she is shocked and disgusted at the alleged inhumane acts meted out by Shoprite towards seven female employees.

The board of Eskom met on Tuesday to discuss progress on various investigations.

South African businesses have been urged to establish partnerships with their Mozambican counterparts.

The City of Johannesburg and Polokwane in Limpopo are the greenest municipalities in South Africa.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des Van Rooyen says several municipalities were complying with the arrangements made with Eskom to settle their electricity debt.

Women in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality have been called upon to lead prominent spaces in the mainstream economy.

The N14 will be closed to traffic on Saturday evening due to the demolition of Bridge B2348.