South Africa

The South African Police Service Anti-Gang Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that left three men dead.

Students, innovators, professionals and researchers from all sectors are invited to participate in a summer school on intellectual property (IP).

Work continues to build an all-inclusive, caring and compassionate Department of Home Affairs, says Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.

Constitutional and legislative development is critical to the ongoing evolution of customary laws in the country, says Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola.

The Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure will from Thursday resume a four-day public hearing programme on the Expropriation Bill in the Free State.

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu will this afternoon address a panel discussion on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights at Wits University in Johannesburg.

A recent study by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the Perinatal HIV Research Unit (PHRU) shows that female sex workers are exposed to extremely high levels of violence.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, will today deliver the keynote address during the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) World Water Week online seminar.

South Africa has now topped 11 million administered COVID-19 vaccines, as the country expands its national inoculation programme.

Government has strongly condemned gender-based violence and femicide following the brutal killing of three women in the Eastern Cape, North West and the Western Cape, as well as other incidents not featured in the media.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, will on Wednesday sign the African Charter on the Values and Principles of Decentralisation, Local Governance and Local Development.

The Special Investigating Unit has been granted a preservation order by the Special Tribunal (Tribunal) to freeze pension benefits of a former North West Public Works, Roads and Transport head of department.

South Africa’s 7th National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Report 2000 to 2017 shows that emissions have increased by 10.4% over the 17-year period.

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise says she has told a sitting of the National Assembly that there is a need to consider deploying a special “intermediary force” that will be trained and equipped to deal with domestic violence and unrest situations.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille will on Thursday host a Women’s Month Land Reform webinar.