South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal police scored a major victory against crime in September when they seized 187 illegal firearms and 1 801 rounds of ammunition during various operations conducted.

Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has launched a taxi manufacturing expansion plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to the tune of a half a billion rand.

The National School of Government (NSG) and the Public Sector Trainers’ Forum (PSTF) Advisory Committee will host the 20th PSTF Conference from 7 – 9 October 2019 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.

Tourism Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela says languages, heritage and culture must be protected in order to build a better future for all.

Deputy President David Mabuza has announced urgent intervention measures to address the challenge of drought in the Northern Cape province.

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday commended the progress being made by the Department of Home Affairs in improving service efficiency.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says roads won’t be safer unless road users change their mindset.

The focus of gender-based violence must speak to men, who are largely the perpetrators of the scourge, says Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu.

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has called on Limpopo and Eastern Cape residents to reduce water use after their dam levels dropped to an alarming 52% this week.

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is set to receive a cash injection of R2.1 billion to help stabilise the public broadcaster.

Deputy President David Mabuza will next week undertake a working visit to Oslo, Norway, to participate at the Nordic-Africa Business Association (NABA) Summit.

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy has congratulated the Green Scorpions for the arrest of three suspects in connection with lion bone smuggling.

In preparation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the African continent to strategically position itself by developing its human capital and promoting intra-African trade.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has been inundated with 141 933 applications since the beginning of September.

The governments of South Africa and Nigeria have committed to creating a conducive business environment that will make it easier for business to operate.