South Africa

The African Union (AU) has downplayed the concerns raised by small airline institutions on the possible impact of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).

The 30th African Union (AU) summit concluded on Monday with a call for strengthening African unity and the fight against corruption.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula on Monday reshuffled station commanders at Krugersdorp and Kagiso police stations.

South Africa, which took over the rotational chairship of the emerging economies grouping Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), is set to host the 10th BRICS summit in July.

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, has appealed to all the parties, who signed a dispute resolution protocol on the payment of social grants, to respect and use the agreement.

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will on Monday visit the capital of South Sudan, Juba, to meet with her counterpart, Lit. General Kuol Manyang Juuk.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has intercepted currency worth R6.7 million from leaving the country’s borders.

Power utility Eskom has noted rating agency Moody’s credit rating downgrade, saying it remains resolute to turn its fortunes around.

President Jacob Zuma on Sunday congratulated South African scientist Professor Robert Millar on winning the prestigious African Union (AU) Kwame Nkrumah award.

An informal World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial gathering has emphasised the need for a political discussion on development.

The 30th Heads of State and Government Summit of the African Union (AU) opened on Sunday in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa under the theme of anti-corruption.

The status quo on the state of education in Africa was taken stock of underlining the importance of education as the cornerstone in achieving Agenda 2063.

The City of Cape Town will on Monday activate its Disaster Operations Centre (DOC) to execute the City’s Water Disaster Plan, which will take effect in the event of Day Zero.

The Basic Education Sector Lekgotla has presented a number of recommendations to the department to help improve the education system.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has encouraged parties involved in the issue of 55 additional students, who were allegedly denied enrolment at Hoerskool Overvaal in Vereeniging, to sit down and discuss the matter instead of fighting it in court.