South Africa

Men of action from all over the nation are gearing up to be part of the historic 100 Men March for no Violence against Women and Children.

Clients of troubled VBS Mutual Bank will now be able to access their funds after intervention from National Treasury.

Scores of people are expected to descend on the capital city this morning to pledge their support of the #100MenMarch in an effort to stop violence against women and children.

The Western Cape Department of Water and Sanitation says the prevailing water restrictions will remain in force until dam levels reach more than 85% as a collective average of the dams in the Western Cape.

Government has dismissed claims that it appointed kwaito musician Arthur Mafokate as ambassador of its #100MenMarch.

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) will work closely with the BRICS New Development Bank in rolling out programmes that will benefit young people, says NYDA Chairperson Sifiso Mtsweni.

Duduzane Zuma today made a brief appearance in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court after he was arrested by the Hawks for alleged corruption.

Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D'banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams and Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher, Wizkid -- these artists and more are convening on 2 December in South Africa with world and corporate leaders to present the biggest campaign on the Global Goals to end extreme poverty ever.

Mayors of Limpopo Municipalities that deposited funds in the VBS Mutual Bank will this week update Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Dr Zweli Mkhize, on remedial action into the debacle.

Police Minister Bheki Cele and 100 police cadets have pledged their support and will be participating in the #100MenMarch that will take place in Tshwane on Tuesday.

The SAPS high-density multidisciplinary stabilisation team on Cash-In-Transit (CIT) heists has nabbed 23 suspects this past week, the police said on Monday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday sent his condolences to Japan following torrential rains and landslides that have left scores of people dead.

McKinsey will pay back the R1 billion paid to it by Eskom under the Turnaround Programme, said the power utility.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Saturday welcomed 260 Cuban trained medical students back into the country.

South Africa is likely to finalise its draft Mining Charter towards the end of the year, Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said on Sunday.