South Africa

South Africa has re-emphasised that its steel and aluminium products does not pose any threat to US national security.

The newly-launched MeerKAT radio telescope, the gem of the Karoo and the precursor of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), has brought more than just astronomers to Carnarvon in the Northern Cape.

The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan in addition to current sanctions, until 31 May 2019.

With only three days to go before the 2018 International Nelson Mandela Day, the country is readying itself for one of the biggest installations of the campaign to make the world a better place.

Football has the ability to impact society in a positive and profound way, says North West Premier Professor Job Mokgoro.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has committed to invest US $10 billion in key sectors of South Africa’s economy, including tourism and mining, to support the sustainable development of the country.

Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has committed to returning to Harrismith in three months’ time after holding an imbizo there on Friday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a State visit.

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha has used Imbizo Focus Week to visit various courts where issues around the provision of justice services were under the spotlight.

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana has called on ward councillors in Thabazimbi to help identify poor households that qualify for government subsidised set-top boxes (STBs).

The City of Cape Town has advised residents and motorists of few roads that will be closed in the vicinity of the Grand Parade this weekend.

The Department of Communications has met with the local television manufacturing industry on the mass production of Integrated Digital Television sets (IDTV) for the local retail market.

Over the past five years, the number of counterfeit South African banknotes has continued to decline, says South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago.

Deputy President David Mabuza says the launch of the MeerKAT – the world’s most sensitive telescope – will place South Africa on the cutting edge of scientific research.

With debt estimated at R28 million, the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Department has taken over the running of the Eastern Cape’s Great Kei Municipality.