South Africa

The EXCO Lekgotla of North West has acknowledged progress registered in water and sanitation projects that have been rolled out across the province.

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi is expected to clear the air on malicious allegations levelled against her in the media space when she briefs the Portfolio Committee on the fourth quarter performance report on Tuesday.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and SADC executive secretary Stergomena Lawrence Tax have cautioned that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional integration will remain theory unless member-states start to implement concrete plans to move together as one region.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched the second edition publication that documents some of the region's major successes.

A joint skills, training and economic opportunity programme in the Western Cape is expected to help abused women break the cycle of economic dependence from their abusers.

South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Hlengiwe Mkhize, has met with her Canadian counterpart, Ahmed Hussen, in the capital of Tshwane.

Local businesses along the N12 freeway near Eldorado Park can now breathe a sigh of relief as the East Road Bridge has been re-opened.

The Ministry of Public Service and Administration has rejected reports that Minister Faith Muthambi has employed relatives in her private office.

President Jacob Zuma has authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate procurement matters at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) and the Independent Development Trust (IDT).

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu says the province is excited that Chinese company Jingmen Hubei will open two more factories in Durban.

The National Consumer Commission will today begin public hearings into the timeshare industry in Mahikeng in the North West.

President Jacob Zuma has congratulated Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on his recent election victory.

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has welcomed the arrest of an alleged rhino horn smuggler at OR Tambo International Airport in Ekurhuleni.

The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, is planning to extend by another three months the closure of five taxi ranks and routes linked to violence, unrest and instability in Soweto.

Home Affairs Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize is expected to host her Canadian counterpart, Ahmed Hussen, in Tshwane on Monday.