South Africa

South African companies are pleased with the progress they are making at the World Food Moscow International Food Exhibition, which is currently underway in the Russian capital.

Eskom has rescheduled electricity interruptions to three Eastern Cape municipalities following non-payment of their bills.

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has congratulated Sim Tshabalala on his appointment as the sole Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Bank Group Ltd.

Priscilla Ogunbanjo, the Director for Examination and Assessment, says just over 798 000 learners have enrolled to write this year’s matric exams, which start on 16 October.

The families of the Life Esidimeni tragedy say there is hope that justice will be served and accountability taken for the loss of lives of mental health patients, who died between 23 March and 19 December 2016 in Gauteng.

President Jacob Zuma has described Steve Biko as a hero who was not afraid to speak his mind and fight the good fight for freedom.

The Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) has seen a 60% increase in the number of cases reported to it.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has intercepted a truck carrying 700 chicken packages worth an estimated R711 000 at the Beitbridge border post in Limpopo.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has gazetted the Draft National Norms and Standards for Domestic Water and Sanitation Services for public comments.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed dismay at reports that 33 firearms have disappeared from two police stations – the Bellville South and Mitchell’s Plain police stations in Cape Town.

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has urged tax practitioners to assist government in efforts to get taxpayers to pay their fair share.

South Africans are using the month of September to remember, celebrate and preserve the legacy of Black Consciousness Movement leader, intellectual and liberation struggle hero, Stephen Bantu Biko.

Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa has called on meter cab and Uber operators to urgently engage in dialogue to find lasting solutions to their disagreements.

Two suspects were arrested and drugs and rhino horns worth over R6 million were intercepted in separate incidents at OR Tambo International over the weekend.

The North West province will focus its attention on the existing Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) in efforts to root out unemployment among youth, says Premier Supra Mahumapelo.