South Africa

South Africa is in the process of developing its intellectual property policy so it can better contribute to the country’s development objectives.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has called for a non-violent and lawful protest for those taking part in the action against farm murders.

Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says those vested with the responsibility of measuring population statistics should strive to report accurately as false figures could result in underdevelopment.

Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, has encouraged community members in Ekurhuleni to get cancer screenings at public clinics.

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi has urged public servants to move out of their comfort zone, and come up with innovations that would lead to an improved public sector.

The Presidency rejects the allegations contained in media reports on Sunday claiming wrongdoing by President Jacob Zuma in relation to some undeclared funds.

President Jacob Zuma has extended get well wishes to 58 victims of a bus accident that recently took place near Bizana in the Eastern Cape Province.

Consultation on the feasibility of free higher education and training are at an advanced stage, says the Presidency.

The petrol price will increase by 4 cents per litre in November, says the Department of Energy.

Nomahomba Nzima, 78, was only 17 years old when Oliver Tambo got married to his wife Adelaide. Although she was a young girl, Nzima cannot forget the “handsome and charismatic” Tambo and his bright smile during the wedding day to his wife in 1956.

Government has welcomed the Middelburg Magistrate Court’s sentencing of Willem Oosthuizen and Theo Jackson to 11 and 14 years imprisonment respectively, who forced Victor Mlotshwa into a coffin and threatened to pour petrol on him.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is calling on the public to partake in public hearings on Eskom’s revenue application that get underway next week.

Four officials, including three vehicle examiners and a cashier, were arrested for allegedly facilitating the issuing of fraudulent roadworthy certificates to vehicles that had not been tested.

The Department of Labour’s Compensation Fund (CF) and its stakeholders will next week discuss issues related to compliance with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).

The upcoming Havana International Fair will further advance relations between South Africa and Cuba, says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Mangwanishe.