South Africa

Pretoria - A fugitive who posed as a police captain and worked at a Limpopo police station for about two years has been rearrested, the Hawks said on Friday.

Johannesburg - The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned the occurrence of holding on to power by Heads of State and refusing political elections to run peacefully.

Johannesburg – In an unprecedented move, the African Union (AU) has confirmed that it had ordered a court sitting in Senegal to try former Chadian President Hissene Habre for alleged crimes against humanity committed during his presidency between 1982 and 1990.

Pretoria - The launch of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Free Trade Area is a powerful signal that Africa is serious about its economic integration, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Pretoria - Cities have an important role to play in the economy, Finance Deputy Minister Mcebisi Jonas said on Friday.

Pretoria - Reducing inequality and eradicating poverty among persons with disabilities must become everybody’s business, says Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu.

Pretoria – Efforts by law enforcement agencies to deal with the rhino poaching plague proactively are steadily gaining momentum.

Johannesburg - African Union (AU) Social Affairs Commissioner Mustapha Sidiki Kaloko said the deployment of healthcare workers to West African countries, which were affected by the outbreak of Ebola, has produced positive outcomes.

Pretoria - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana has extended all fishing right holders whose rights expired or are due to expire this year until 29 February 2016.

Pretoria – Government is profiling households in the Blyvooruitzicht area to determine what assistance is needed in the area following the liquidation of the Blyvooruitzicht Gold mine.

Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs says it has received overwhelming support and encouragement from ordinary South African families who have welcomed the new visa requirements for parents travelling with children.

Pretoria – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Pravin Gordhan has launched the 2015 winter initiation season themed “Zero Tolerance on Initiation Deaths”.

Pretoria – Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Dr Siyabonga Cwele has held a meeting with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Secretary General Zhao Houlin to discuss international Information and Communications Technology (ICT) developments and trends.

Pretoria - Eskom has moved from stage 1 to stage 2 load shedding as of 8:20am this morning.

Johannesburg – A high ranking African Union Commission (AUC) official has dismissed criticism by international organisations that the African states have been slow in responding to the migration crisis that has seen hundreds of Africans drowning in oceans as they try to enter Europe.