South Africa

South Africa’s unemployment rate has gone up by 0.1% to reach 29.1% in the third quarter of 2019, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Tuesday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South African businesswomen that government is hard at work to ensure women are prioritised in government’s budget.

The Department of Military Veterans (DMV) has apologised for the delays in processing beneficiaries’ school and tuition fees.

The 25 South African school principals, who spent two weeks in China on a study initiative, have returned home.

The North West Department of Health has called on women seeking to terminate their pregnancies to use safe public health facilities.

South Africans will be able to watch the 2019 Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and England on SABC 2.

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan is today expected to give further details on plans for power utility Eskom.

If every citizen plays their part to save water, the country will be able to avert water shedding, says Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.

From the Boks’ strong showing in the Rugby World Cup underway in Japan, to the unforgettable performance of the Ndlovu Youth Choir on the international stage – these are just some of the national highlights that South Africans can be proud of.

Cannabis and crystal meth (commonly known as tik) are popular drugs of choice that are easily accessible and affordable for youngsters, a Boys’ Assembly held in Limpopo has heard.

Deputy President David Mabuza has arrived in Beijing ahead of his working visit to the People’s Republic of China, where he will co-chair the 7th Session of the South Africa-China Bi-National Commission (BNC).

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says the strike action set to get underway today will not affect applications for funding for next year.

Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, has called on religious communities to join the provincial government’s efforts to tackle the scourge of road deaths and taxi violence in the province.

The Springboks have secured a place in the Rugby World Cup final, as they bagged a 19-16 win over Wales in the second semi-final at International Stadium in Yokohama on Sunday.

As the first round of public hearings on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill commence, the community of Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga has urged the Portfolio Committee on Health to accelerate the process.