South Africa

A 21-year-old South African woman has been arrested for drug trafficking at the OR Tambo International (ORTIA) Airport.

Photographers have been encouraged to submit entries to the Citizen Science for Water Photo Story Competition, which is aimed at communicating matters on water action.

The Springboks brought joy to the nation after beating Argentina 48-7 and winning the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for the first time in five years.

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Narend Singh has welcomed the 20-year imprisonment sentence handed down by the Skukuza Regional Court to two former Kruger National Park (KNP) rangers for their involvement in rhino poaching.

Water and Sanitation Minister, David Mahlobo, has called on residents across the country to safeguard water infrastructure in areas where they reside as a measure to assist government to ensure water security through the implementation of water projects.

An emotional and befitting ceremony to honour the men and women who died in exile while fighting for the freedom that South Africans enjoy today was held in Pretoria on Friday.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured Ireland that South Africa is committed to creating an enabling business environment that attracts investment, spurs economic development, and creates jobs.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong says recruiting the right employees is vital for the success of any business, and this is no exception for government and those responsible for Government Communications (GCIS) in particular.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stressed the importance of South Africans recognising and honouring the former liberation heroes and heroines, who have returned to their home country, acknowledging their vital role in securing the nation's freedom.

The Northern Cape has something new to offer tourists and it is a first for the African continent, says Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille.

The decision by the Pollsmoor Correctional Supervision and Parole Board to place convicted murderer Najwa Petersen on parole has been referred to the Correctional Supervision and Parole Review Board (CSPRB) for review.

Government has welcomed the marginal employment growth and expansion of South Africa’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of this year.

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has described antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a ticking time bomb that could return the world to an era where common infections are untreatable, and routine

By Morapedi Sibeko

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is today undertaking a working visit to Ireland to reinforce South Africa’s historic and warm bilateral relations with the nation.