South Africa

Wednesday officially kick-starts the 2020 academic school year as learners across the country go back to school.

The Gauteng Basic Education Department (GDE) will reopen its system for late online applications as schools open for the 2020 academic year.

SASSA has dismissed claims that it is giving out free school uniform.

Revered businessman Richard Maponya has left behind a legacy that extends well beyond the brick and mortar of his companies, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has urged gun owners to take advantage of government’s firearms amnesty programme and surrender unwanted weapons before May this year.

South Africa's Tourism Minister will visit Mumbai, India, in a drive to grow tourist arrivals from the Asia-Pacific region.

Deputy President David Mabuza is in Juba for consultative meetings on the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan.

Major improvements are in the pipeline for the rights of workers in the film and television industry.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to the Sultanate of Oman following the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said.

Eskom says while the power system is tight this morning, no load shedding is expected for today.

South Africa and Ethiopia have signed an agreement on the waiver of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic or official/service passports.

A 26-year-old suspect will this morning appear before a Cape Town magistrate court for a recent robbery on 11 tourists.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the resignation of Jabu Mabuza as member and Chairperson of the Board of Eskom Limited.

The South Africa Post Office (Sapo) has warned the public of a parcel delivery scam designed to defraud them.

Firefighters are continuing to battle out of control bushfires on Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia (SA).