South Africa

Women from indigent communities in KwaZulu-Natal are set to have their dignity restored by the provision of sanitary pads.

Road fatalities decreased by 48% over the Easter period, says Transport Minister Bonginkosi Blade Nzimande.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has begun applying the final logistical touches to its preparations for the country’s sixth National and Provincial Elections on 8 May.

“This is an opportunity that I’m hoping will take me far,” says Lebogang Sothoane.

As the country gears up for the 6th general elections, the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster has urged members of the public to collect their identity documents to allow them to cast their vote.

With just six days to go until the sixth General Election, the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster has assured South Africans that it stands ready to deliver a safe and secure election.

Government has called on employers to be comply with South Africa’s labour laws as they were enacted to protect the rights of workers.

The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has welcomed recently appointed Commissioner Edward Kieswetter with warm hands as he began his five year stint on Wednesday.

Government has expressed its appreciation to all workers for their contribution to the South African economy and the role of labour unions.

South Africans have reacted to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling on the case between Caster Semenya and the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF), saying the outcome is discriminatory.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Zweli Mkhize will on Saturday assess progress in water supply infrastructure projects currently under construction in Inyathi and Bokwe villages of Abaqulusi Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, during an oversight visit.

Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has not issued an instruction against the transfer of funds to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) as has been reported in the media.

Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Luwellyn Landers has assured members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) that South Africa does not have “no-go” area zones.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared seven days of national mourning for the people who lost their lives in the floods that have ravaged the country in the past week.

South Africa’s 26.7 million registered voters have been urged to flock to the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) 22 000 voting stations to cast their ballot in the National and Provincial Election on 8 May.