South Africa

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has encouraged communities in KwaZulu-Natal to use water responsibly.

The Department of Correctional Services will hand out certificates to offenders in different skills development areas.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced the death of his spokesperson Joe Maila.

The Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has expressed concern on the increase in barriers to international trade.

The Department of Home Affairs has warned the public of a group of individuals visiting homes pretending to be officials from the department.

Residents in OR Tambo’s home village of Nkantolo in the Eastern Cape have much to celebrate as the late stalwart’s centenary year has brought about positive developments.

The 200 high performance vehicles and 75 motorbikes handed over to law enforcement agencies on Friday will go a long way in achieving the Gauteng government’s target of reducing crime by 50% in priority police stations.

President Jacob Zuma is expected to host the President of the Republic of Senegal, Macky Sall, in Cape Town next week.

Outgoing Statistician General Dr Pali Lehohla has expressed gratitude for being given the opportunity to lead Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Invest SA, South Africa’s one-stop shop for investors, is intensifying efforts to restore investor confidence following a drop in ranking in a recent global competitiveness report.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says several government departments are running a number of programmes that are aimed at empowering young people and addressing their challenges.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says one of the lessons government has learned as it tackles corruption is that the management of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) should be the job of experienced professionals.

President Jacob Zuma has appointed four members of the Commission for Gender Equality.

Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has received her fifth clean audit award on behalf of the Department of Social Development from the office of the Auditor General.

The Department of Sport and Recreation has received its fourth clean audit in row.