South Africa

Government is confident it will make the switch from analogue terrestrial television to digital broadcasting by July 2020, Communication Minister Nomvula Mokonyane said on Friday.

Deputy President David Mabuza says nothing short of a systemic overhaul is required to pull the country's ailing health system out of the status quo.

There is no need for trade unions to “prepare for war with government” over alleged impending job cuts in the public service.

The Presidential Health Summit is a watershed moment for the South African healthcare system, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Friday.

South Africa is poorer after the passing away of Ma Agnes Msimang, a heroine of the South African struggle.

Government has joined South Africa’s media in commemorating Media Freedom Day and the anniversary of Black Wednesday.

Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu will today unveil a specialised computer centre in Port Elizabeth to address the educational needs of learners with disabilities.

The Department of Environmental Affairs has urged community members to assist the police and conservation authorities to combat rhino poaching.

Parents in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro have been warned to be on the lookout for whooping cough symptoms and immediately take children to the nearest clinic, should the latter present.

While South Africa is well known for its rich mineral endowment and well-regulated mining industry which is a major contributor to the economy, the sector is grappling with the health and safety of miners.

Nine beaches in KwaZulu-Natal have been awarded Blue Flag status, which is a much-needed boost for tourism in the province.

Next week’s much-anticipated Investment Conference will be a platform for South Africa to woo investors and showcase a more coherent narrative about the direction of South Africa’s economy.

The proof of the pudding lies in the eating, they say. For the 10 million South Africans who are unemployed, the outcomes of the recent Jobs Summit provide a beacon of hope – but only if the implementation agreed upon is followed through, writes Keamogetse Kgomanyane.

The Department of Labour’s Supported Employment Enterprises (SEE) is helping to improve the employment prospects for people with disabilities.

Parliament’s Standing Committee on the Auditor-General has condemned threats made against officials in the office of the Auditor General, saying those making the threats should be brought to book.