South Africa

Since the announcement of the stabilisation operation to curb cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies, two robberies have been foiled and suspects arrested.

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has welcomed the Non-Financial Census of Municipalities which points to improved service delivery.

The launch of the Yekani Manufacturing factory at the East London Special Economic Zone (ELIDZ) is expected to create at least 1 000 new jobs for the community.

The Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), located in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, has been selected as one of seven examples of success out of thousands of SEZs worldwide.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this weekend participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit Outreach, the Presidency said on Wednesday.

The Minister of Public Service and Administration, Ayanda Dlodlo -- on behalf of government and the Committee of Ministers -- has condemned the unilateral decision of the Public Servants Association (PSA) to embark on strike action, in violation of bargaining rules and processes.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says while public health care is distressed and facing hard times, the system is not on the brink of collapse.

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has urged South Africans to eradicate plastic pollution by avoiding single-use plastic products and recycling existing plastic products wherever possible.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is seeking partnerships with communities to curb the incidence of police killings.

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) will dispatch with immediate effect 14 technical teams to dysfunctional municipalities to build capacity.

It’s the end of the road for two suspects involved in rhino poaching following a two-year joint investigation operation by SANParks Environmental Crime Intelligence and the Hawks.

If you haven’t topped up your petrol tank as yet, this afternoon is the time to do so - as the petrol price goes up by 82 cents a litre at midnight.

In solidarity with the Saharawi people in their fight for independence, South Africa has called for decisive steps to close the chapter on this last vestige of occupation and colonialism on the African continent.

Consumers will have to tighten their belts in the months ahead, following the release of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures today.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has appointed Sibusiso Sithole as its new Group CEO for a period of 12 months effective from 1 June 2018.