South Africa

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has completed the first phase of the revitalisation of the Phuthaditjhaba Industrial Park in the Free State.

The Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum is expected to accelerate the promotion of private sector led economic growth by encouraging networking among African and Japanese companies.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has condemned the killing of Mangosuthu University Technology (MUT) student Zolile Khumalo, saying that South Africans are tired of such senseless killings and will not tolerate them.

A memorial service will be held this morning at Rhema Bible Church in Randburg, Johannesburg, for the late television personality Akhumzi Jezile.

Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe is expected to launch a black industrialist’s tissue brand later this week.

A man police have identified as the most feared and wanted hitman they have linked to the Glebelands Hostel murders is due to appear in the Umlazi Magistrate's Court this morning.

On 9 May, 1994, with the advent of democracy in South Africa, Albertina Sisulu stood up in Parliament to nominate Nelson Mandela for election as the first black President of the newly born country.

In marking this year’s May Day rally, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday paid tribute to South Africa’s workers, thanking them for making the country what it is today.

Eskom says it is currently considering Optimum Coal Mine’s business rescue practitioners’ proposal to reduce the monthly coal supply tonnage to the Hendrina power station from 400 000 to 200 000 tonnage.

South Africa has expressed disappointment at not being granted exemption from the US Section 232 steel and aluminium tariff duties.

As South Africa joined the globe in commemorating International Workers’ Day on Monday, Director General of the Department of Labour Thobile Lamati is expected to embark on an inspection blitz at various work places in the Eastern Cape this week.

As tributes continued to pour in for three South African youngsters Akhumzi Jezile, Thobani Mseleni and Siyasanga Kobese who died in a car crash at the weekend, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has described their untimely death as a loss of talent for the country.

Transport Deputy Minister Sindi Chikunga on Tuesday visted Nquthu in KwaZulu-Natal to emphasise the importance of road safety.

The north and south bound at Mooi River has been opened to traffic following protests there that resulted in the torching of 35 trucks on Sunday.

The Department of Arts and Culture is set to lead Africa Month celebrations with Minister Nathi Mthethwa expected to launch the fourth edition of the commemoration in Cape Town on Tuesday.