South Africa

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has provisionally withdrawn its case against 11 accused who were allegedly involved in the Estina dairy farm case.

The Gauteng province today launched the new facial recognition and biometric identification system for the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) beneficiaries at Helen Joseph Hospital in Auckland Park, Johannesburg.

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has adopted a report of the Joint Constitutional Review Committee on the Review of Section 25 of the Constitution – paving the way for Parliament to set in motion a mechanism to draft the Bill enabling the amendment.

Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister Dr Chana Pilane-Majeke has engaged in a dialogue on gender-based violence with residents of Gugulethu in Western Cape.

The establishment of a South Africa - Tunisia Business Council with the aim of stimulating trade and investment is on the cards, says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe.

National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have published the ‘Review of the National Payment System Act 78 of 1998’ policy paper for public comment.

North West Premier Professor Job Mokgoro has appointed Advocate Ditaba Rantsane as an administrator in Ramokokastadt following violent protests.

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says the 16 Days of Activism campaign must be a priority in the country in the same way the fight against HIV and Aids is.

Due to a shortage of capacity, Eskom will implement Stage 2 load shedding on Wednesday.

Today marks five years to the day South African struggle icon and the country’s first democratically elected President Nelson Mandela passed away.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 1 for the late Mendi Msimang.

As South Africa prepares for another bustling festive season – with an influx of people into and out of the country - those responsible for border posts and points of entry have been hard at work to ensure that travellers have as pleasant an experience as possible.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has welcomed Parliament’s ratification of the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

National government has relaxed water restrictions for urban and agricultural use in the Western Cape.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says government remains committed to finding amicable solutions to the Xolobeni matter.