South Africa

South Africa will co-host the 17th World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) from 7 to 9 March 2018 in Cape Town.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has warned the public about an increase in new cases of rabies in the province, which has resulted in the loss of people’s lives.

Cabinet has expressed condolences to the families and friends of the five police officers and a former soldier who were brutally murdered in an attack on the Ngcobo police station in the Eastern Cape.

Cabinet has approved two bills which lay the foundation towards the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 aspirations of an integrated passenger transport system that is accessible for all.

As power utility Eskom marks its 95th birthday, its interim Group Chief Executive Phakamani Hadebe says the utility continues to contribute to the growth and development of the economy.

The Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAP-SEZ), which is scheduled to start with construction in March 2018, is expected to produce 255 direct permanent jobs and 420 indirect jobs in 2018/19.

Cabinet has joined the celebratory and reflective spirit of the centenary year of Nelson Mandela, who would have turned 100 years on 18 July.

Cabinet is considering expanding the list of basic goods that will be zero-rated following a 1% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase.

South Africans can visit their voting stations on 10 and 11 March to update their details on the national voters’ roll in preparation for the general elections next year.

Cabinet has called on South Africans to continue using water sparingly as they live in a water-scarce country.

Police Minister General Bheki Cele has issued a strong warning to criminals who target the men and women in blue.

In an effort to bridge the skills gap in the country, outgoing Free State Premier Ace Magashule says the key lies in taking advantage of international solidarity and exchange programmes.

The Free State province will build nine new schools in the upcoming year to increase their capacity and intake of learners.

The Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital has marked yet another milestone with the opening of a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU) complex.

South African companies participating in the Ghana International Trade Fair in Accra are hopeful of securing business deals and expanding their footprint on the continent.