South Africa

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says Rift Valley Fever has been confirmed at one farm in the Jacobsdal area in the Free State.

Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Deliwe de Lange has vowed to find the perpetrators who shot and killed a police officer in Protea South, Soweto, on Wednesday.

Gauteng police are searching for the suspect who murdered two young girls in Tokoza on the East Rand.

It can no longer be business as usual when it comes to the creation of a just, humane and inclusive world of work for all.

The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, says the justice cluster must be given room to do its work in uncovering alleged corruption in the North West.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral for respected photographer, struggle activist and recipient of the Order of Ikhamanga Sam Nzima.

You have to be a really hard nut to crack yourself, if you want to make it as a macadamia nut farmer, says Cowan Skelem, one of the leading people behind Ncera Macadamia Farming (NMF), near East London. For, the strongest determination, is what it takes to make it in this industry.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Michael Masutha says he will meet with the Minister of Rural Development and Land Affairs, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, to accelerate the revised Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act, as directed by the Constitutional Court.

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has handed over the 10th million smart ID card.

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe says he would like to see the energy sector contributing 25% of the targeted US$100 billion in investment that was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

South Africa has issued two new bonds in the international capital market, National Treasury said on Wednesday.

Soccer fans are in for a treat tonight with the arrival of Barcelona FC, ahead of their friendly match with Mamelodi Sundowns tonight.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says while any type of crime remains a priority, police will look at strengthening their hand against criminals who target vulnerable groups, including women and children.

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says he will take proposals to impose more stringent visa requirements on Israelis traveling to South Africa, to Cabinet, for consideration.

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says the new Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) project will help integrate all systems, inside and outside government, to offer a single source for biometric authentication for citizens.