South Africa

Young people should be provided with information that will arm them for their future, says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe.

About 774 094 citizens, who applied for special votes, will be making their mark today and Tuesday.

Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is in Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape, today for an outreach programme.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has appealed to political parties to reduce political activities to allow space for voting to take place peacefully.

A month after the launch of a pilot project to combat digital disinformation, the Electoral Commission (IEC) has received more than 70 complaints via the online reporting platform www.Real411.org.za.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his heartfelt condolences to Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema following the passing of his grandmother, Sarah Malema.

The Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation says it is disappointed with the outcome of Caster Semenya’s appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

The Media Development & Diversity Agency (MDDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the development and protection of a diverse and pluralistic media environment in South Africa.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has thanked the international community for donations made to the province of KwaZulu-Natal and Mozambique following natural disasters that claimed hundreds of lives.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has assured that the payment date for beneficiaries, who were originally scheduled for payment on Monday, 6 May, has not changed.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says tourism is a thriving sector with tremendous potential for further growth and job creation.

With elections fast approaching, the National Credit Regulator (NCR) is urging credit providers to desist from retaining consumers’ cards and identity documents.

The National Disaster Management Centre has classified the recent deadly floods in KwaZulu-Natal as a provincial disaster.

A steel pipe manufacturing company is looking forward to showing off its wares at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) that will take place in the USA next week.

Government has welcomed the new 24-hour news channel, Newzroom Afrika, saying it will further strengthen media diversity in the country.