South Africa

The Presidency has expressed sadness at the death of one of its employees and long-time public servant Ronnie Mamoepa.

President Jacob Zuma says government will continue to take positive measures and work closely with communities to root out the scourge of violent crimes against women and children.

Landowners who have listed invasive species must notify any relevant competent authority, in writing, of the listed invasive species occurring on that land.

Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa has welcomed the launch of the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy by the Department of Transport in Durban on Friday.

Keeping true to government’s promise of healthy, clean, safe and environmentally friendly communities, Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi today rolled up her sleeves and led a massive clean-up campaign in Vuwani, Limpopo.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will lead a business delegation on Outward Trade and Investment Mission to Lusaka, Zambia.

Until five years ago, 56-year-old Thokozile Mthembu lived in a shack for the most part of her adult life.

Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women Susan Shabangu recently hosted five Techno-Girls beneficiaries who are currently studying towards engineering degrees at various tertiary institutions.

South Africa has moved four places up to be ranked 45th in the 2017 Country RepTrak® study conducted by Reputation House, Brand South Africa announced on Friday.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says the commitment made by Adcock Ingram to good business practice guidelines demonstrates the pharmaceutical company’s support to promote the sustainable development of the African continent.

The Gauteng government has set up a task team to deal with evictions in the inner city of Johannesburg.

Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi this week met with the board of governors of the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA).

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth has relaunched itself as the Nelson Mandela University.

The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Thursday reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%.

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and Gauteng Premier David Makhura have reached an agreement with representatives of the families and relatives of the victim