South Africa

Members of the public have been warned of people pretending to be Home Affairs officials so they can gain access to their homes to rob them.

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the death of Solomon Mahlangu, a number of youths have been taken on an emotional tour of the isolated place that is the gallows at the Kgoshi Mampuru Correctional Services were he was executed by the apartheid regime.

Should our textbooks tell the story of the country as it is, or should they be aspirational? That’s the question posed by Professor Crain Soudien.

In its own quiet, no frills, no thrills way, a community-based care and protection intervention project has been providing a life line to South Africa’s orphaned and vulnerable children, as well as the youth, so much so that a large number have now become strong, successful individuals - contributing to their communities.

Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe has resigned.

The Department of Mineral Resources will conduct technical assessments on allegations made by communities in Ogies that mining activity in the area is responsible for the cracking of their houses.

The preferential trade agreement between the Southern African Customs Unions (SACU) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) trade blocs has led to a steady increase of South African exports into Brazil.

The Department of Small Business Development has commissioned a research study into opportunities and best practices for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) within the Special Economic Zones Programme.

The South African government has handed over the chairship of the BRICS Business Council (BBC) following 12 successful months at the helm.

Police have confirmed that an arrest has been made after a video depicting the assault of a child went viral on social media.

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana will next week lead a two-day implementation inspection of Broadcasting Digital Migration (BDM) and the roll-out of internet services at Thabo Mufutsanyana District Municipality in the Free State.

The Electoral Commission has opened its doors and online portal to voters who want to cast special votes in the upcoming national elections on 8 May 2019.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to Environmental Affairs Minister Nomvula Mokonyane following the passing away of her husband.

North West Premier, Professor Job Mokgoro, has committed to unblocking the impasse around the Taung Dam maintenance project.

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) has assured President Cyril Ramaphosa of the business community’s support for current efforts to stabilise electricity supply in the country and to secure the sustainability of Eskom as a power utility.