South Africa

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has commenced with efforts to stabilise by filling key vacant positions occupied by acting incumbents.

Executive Head of Stakeholder Affairs at coal mining giant Exxaro, Mzila Mthenjane, says the company is reaping the rewards of making its R20 billion investment commitment during the 2019 edition of the government-organised South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC).

Coal mining giant, Exxaro, has invested at least R17 billion of the R20 billion the company committed to invest during the 2019 South Africa Investment Conference.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, says the department is committed to exploring groundwater as an alternative water source to ensure water security in communities affected by water supply challenges.

While District Six can never be returned to its original and perhaps historical setup, the dignity of the people of the community will be restored, says Deputy President David Mabuza.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Directors of Public Prosecutions for the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga Divisions of the High Court as part of strengthening the capacity of the state in the fight against crime.

South Africa's National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has urged the heads of parliament around the world to take all necessary steps to deal with climate change.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the recently concluded auction of high demand radio frequency spectrum in South Africa will be catalytic for not only bridging the digital divide for those still without internet access, but also for the growth of the economy and development.

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Jacob Mamabolo, has engaged a group representing e-hailing driver partners to discuss the protest action that was planned by driver partners against the various e-hailing companies operating in the country.

South Africa on Monday recorded 566 new COVID-19 cases, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported.

Police in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt for a suspect that robbed and assaulted renowned Ndebele artist, Dr Esther Nostokana Mahlangu, in her home on Saturday evening.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says when employers knowingly hire undocumented foreign workers, they contribute towards social tensions between citizens and foreign nationals in the country.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to exercise their constitutional duties in order to improve their lives and build a better society.

As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month, government has encouraged South Africans to use this occasion to foster greater social cohesion, nation building and a shared national identity.

Ahead of World Water Day celebrations, the Department of Water and Sanitation has committed to enhance its efforts to explore the use of groundwater as an alternative water source to ensure water security in communities affected by water supply challenges.