South Africa

Renovations and improvements at Thokoza Hostel in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, will start before the end of the week.

The drought conditions experienced in Cape Town has become the new normal for the city as a water-scarce region.

The Gauteng Department of Education has commenced with the placement of learners for the 2018 academic year.

Government will on Wednesday hold a memorial service in honour of the late government communicator, Ronnie Mamoepa.

Police Deputy Minister Bongani Mkongi on Monday officially handed over the Mount Road Cluster Operational Command Centre to the Provincial Commissioner of the Eastern Cape, Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga.

The South African government says it concurs with the findings of the 2017 OECD Economic Survey that reforms are needed to revive economic growth.

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says there has been a slight decrease in the number of rhinos poached nationally between January and June this year.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has welcomed back learners and teachers from the school holiday.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has expressed sorrow at the news of the passing of distinguished communicator and anti-apartheid activist, Ronnie Mamoepa.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) intercepted 26kg of cocaine worth an estimated R7.4 million at OR Tambo International Airport.

South Africa and Indonesia have agreed to identify sectors to exploit investment opportunities.

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has expressed sadness at the passing of Ronnie Mamoepa and conveyed her condolences to his wife, family, friends and colleagues.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation has expressed sadness on the untimely death of Ronnie Mamoepa at a Pretoria hospital last night.

The South African National Parks (SANParks) announced on Friday that the holiday bookings for June and July 2018 will opens on 1 August 2017 as opposed to 25 July 2017 as it was originally planned.

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa told mourners at the funeral of the late musician Raymond ‘Chikapa’ Enock Phiri that he lived his life to the fullest and that he lived honestly and unflinchingly.