South Africa

Johannesburg – Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says tax revenue remains “buoyant” despite a global economic turmoil that has tested South Africa’s finances.

Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom has dismissed the CEO of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), Simphiwe Duma, following damning findings uncovered by accounting firm, Deloitte and Touché.

Pretoria – The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has welcomed the ruling by the South Gauteng High Court on the Mobile Termination Regulations.

Pretoria - Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has joined forces with traditional leaders in the fight against HIV, Aids and Tuberculosis (TB).

For many, the events of 27 April 1994 will forever live in their memories. On this day millions cast their vote for the very first time to make us a free nation.

Pretoria - There is no immediate risk of load shedding - after an apparent over pressurisation incident at Duvha power station in Mpumalanga, Eskom said on Monday.

Pretoria - South Africa will not deploy troops to the war torn Central African Republic (CAR), says Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula.

Pretoria – Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to playing a major role in peacekeeping efforts on the continent.

Pretoria - Additional funding is necessary for the sustainability of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), says Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

Pretoria - People who want to lodge objections regarding candidate lists published by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) have until 5pm to do so.

Pretoria - Bobby Soobrayan will be moving on from his position as Director General in the Department of Basic Education, Minister Angie Motshekga has announced.

Pretoria - Gauteng is exploring new measures to promote the use of bicycles as a viable transport option in the province.

Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has clarified insinuations that there are schools which have not received textbooks.

Pretoria - The North West Department of Health has invited young people under the age of 25 years with a matric exemption or bachelor pass in the province to apply for a scholarship to study medicine in Cuba.

Pretoria - Although South Africa supports the International Criminal Court (ICC), the continent should have its own court, with discussions on the court due to be held in September, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Monday.