South Africa

The Hawks have arrested five suspects who are part of an organised syndicate for dealing in drugs and possession of illegal firearms.

Government on Friday concluded this year’s annual Thusong Service Centre week.

In line with this year’s theme “The Year of OR Tambo, Celebrating our Liberation Heritage” entrance to Freedom Park is free of charge this Heritage Day.

President Jacob Zuma will travel to Luanda, Angola to attend the inauguration ceremony of the President-elect João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, the presidency said on Saturday.

Scores of people are already making their way to Ga Morwe Stadium in Siyabuswa in the Mpumalanga Province for the main event of the National Heritage Day celebration.

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has appealed to the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) and Tiso Blackstar media group to find a resolution that strengthens media accountability and freedom of expression in the interest of social justice.

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says developments involving KPMG has undermined the reputation of good governance and audit independence in one of the key sectors and institutions in the South African economy.

President Jacob Zuma has returned from his working visit to the United States where he participated in the General Debate of the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

South Africa has found a breakthrough pricing agreement that will speed up the availability of the first affordable, generic and single-pill HIV treatment programme.

Environmental Affairs Minister, Dr Edna Molewa, has called on all South Africans to join hands with government to put an end to rhino poaching by reporting suspected poaching activities.

Government is working tirelessly to legally recognise small-scale fishing communities and ensure that their fishing tradition and related economic activities are legally recognised and fully supported.

The Department of Health has put one of its forensic analysts on precautionary suspension from employment with full pay.

President Jacob Zuma will lead the Heritage Day celebrations in Siyabuswa in Mpumalanga this weekend under the theme "The Year of OR Tambo: Celebrating our Liberation Heritage".

The Reserve Bank on Thursday expressed concern at the “regrettable” auditing practices involving KPMG.

Police officers are participating in the 25th installation of the Police Music and Cultural Association’s national unity festival.