South Africa

President Jacob Zuma last night hosted the Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Presidency said.

Pretoria- Challenges facing South Africa were discussed at a Special Executive Council meeting of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) on Tuesday

Johannesburg – Newly appointed Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi on Tuesday assured taxi operators that government is going to address the taxi permit backlog.

Westonaria - President Jacob Zuma says agriculture is one of the powerful tools that can unearth jobs and realise the goal of radical socio-economic transformation.

Pretoria – Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) as well as law enforcement agencies will be deployed to maintain law and order during the protest which will be held tomorrow.

Pretoria - The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury has launched the revised Regulations of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) of 2017 to transform the economy of that province.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has launched the Umgungundlovu TVET College Recognition of Prior Learning Assessment Centre in KwaZulu-Natal.

Pretoria – The Department of Home Affairs says it applies the law when it determines and records the identity and status of persons.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu says the announcement of a R4.5 billion investment in the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) confirms that KwaZulu-Natal is a preferred destination for foreign direct investment.

Pretoria - Two men have appeared briefly at the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court for a R4.8 million bank scam.

Pretoria – A taxi driver has been found guilty of bribing a traffic officer by the Aliwal North Magistrate’s Court.

Pretoria – The Gauteng Department of Health says occupational health and safety audits were conducted at health facilities across the province last month.

Pretoria – The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says commemorative circulation coins, such as the R5 Griqua Town coin, are ‘normal’ circulation coins that form part of all the other coins already in circulation.

Pretoria – The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has set a target of reducing accidents on the road as well as fatalities during the Easter long weekend by 50%.

Pretoria – A 67-year-old Gauteng attorney has appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on charges of corruption.