South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the South African Hindu Maha Sabha and the South African Tamil Federation, and all community members a joyous and safe Diwali and New Year.

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called on South Africans to show support to the "Bokke" during the Rugby World Cup.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula on Friday conducted an in loco inspection of various modes of transport in the Tshwane City Region to promote the availability of public transport for people with disabilities.

South Africa is on track to have a draft National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) by March 2020.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wrapped up his working visit to the Russian Federation, where he attended the inaugural Russia-Africa Summit.

Operation O Kae Molao is continuing to secure victories in the fight against crime in Gauteng.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the recently retired Constitutional Court Justice, Edwin Cameron, as the Inspecting Judge of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services.

South Africa has a zero fatal accident record in relation to airlines and other scheduled commercial operations, exemplifying the high standard of aviation safety and security in this sector, says Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula.

The Roscongress Foundation has signed a number of cooperation agreements on the first day of the Russia–Africa Economic Forum to establish effective communication between the expert and business communities of Russia and African countries.

Police Minister Bheki Cele, university vice-chancellors and the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) have established a task team to improve campus safety.

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana says the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will submit monthly reports to the department to show how it is implementing its turnaround strategy to meet the R2.1 billion bailout preconditions.

SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has launched the re-established Large Business Centre to drive voluntary compliance, ensure effective and efficient revenue collection, and enhance service and SARS’ relationship with large business.

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will host the 5th Session of the South Africa-Slovakia Joint Council on Economic Cooperation (JCEC) in Pretoria on Thursday.

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has expressed concern after violent community protests saw 275 matric exam candidates relocated to safety in the North West.

The Interim Steering Committee on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) has recommended a raft of emergency response interventions to the country’s gender-based violence and femicide crisis.