South Africa

South African Express (SA Express) has cancelled flights on its Johannesburg-Mthatha route.

Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is hopeful that the ideas shared at the World Economic Forum (WEF) will empower South African industries to move at an enhanced speed towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Commissions established to get to the root of corruption should be given space to play out, after which the necessary action should be taken, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the international community and potential investors that South Africa is on a path of renewal and growth, with the country strengthening partnerships for inclusive economic growth and development.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has approved an additional 11 613 social grant beneficiaries for funding, the scheme announced on Thursday.

The South African Film Summit is expected to be held early next month to deliberate on ways to develop the local film industry.

Transport Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga will today join Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane as they host a pass out parade for 90 trainee traffic officers.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is taking the #Read2Lead and #SecondChance programmes to the youth of Khotso Tsotetsi Lapa, eMbalenhle and Secunda in Mpumalanga today.

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni will deliver the 2019 Budget on 20 February and as per norm, the public has been invited to make inputs.

South Africa and Namibia have signed a rectified agreement which will see the countries working towards restoring, maintaining and conserving the biological integrity within the fisheries space.

Residents of the North West will benefit from the newly launched Magalies Water Services Laboratory which provides services ranging from water quality testing and sampling, research and other services rendered in a scientific laboratory.

Home Affairs Minister Siyabonga Cwele says his department is ready to assist those who will require identity documentation to help them register for the upcoming elections.

Learners who wish to write or rewrite matric exams in June this year have until 31 January to register.

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana has challenged learners to start thinking about developing software that could be used to help improve government services.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Thursday has expressed concern at media reports on allegations of tax evasion at the various commissions of inquiry that are underway.