South Africa

Pretoria – Cabinet has expressed regret at the decision taken by the United States of America (USA) to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

Cape Town – Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says his department has entered into an agreement with the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to help farm workers to become farm owners.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Acting Premier Sihle Zikalala has issued a strong warning against the proliferation of fake news, describing it as a serious threat which could undermine the stability of countries.

Pretoria - With the international community celebrating World Oceans Day today, South Africa has taken note of

Cape Town – As South Africa commemorates youth month, Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has called on departments to support businesses that are owned by young people.

Cape Town – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says market conditions in the poultry industry appear to be improving.

Pretoria – The City of Cape Town has reminded residents to continue using water sparingly and only for permitted essential use, irrespective of the rainfall that is currently being experienced in the province.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana will lead his department in hosting the inaugural Higher Education and Training Youth Conference in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has announced the appointment of Justice Ray Zondo as the Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa with immediate effect.

Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation has reported a slight decrease in capacity of dams in all provinces, with the exception of Northern Cape where there is a slight increase.

Pretoria - Government is committed to supporting more black industrialists so as to achieve deeper levels of industrialisation, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Pretoria – Western Cape residents should brace themselves for snowfall following the strong winds and heavy rains that have gripped the province.

Pretoria – South Africans across the country are encouraged to participate in a nationwide health survey, the 2017 HIV and Behaviour Study, to determine the prevalence of HIV in South Africa.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is also the SADC Facilitator, has welcomed the determination of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and African Union (AU) election observer missions regarding elections in Lesotho.

Pretoria – The Department of Home Affairs has been served with a notice to strike on 19 June by unions representing employees at the department.