South Africa

Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe has resigned.

The Department of Mineral Resources will conduct technical assessments on allegations made by communities in Ogies that mining activity in the area is responsible for the cracking of their houses.

The preferential trade agreement between the Southern African Customs Unions (SACU) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) trade blocs has led to a steady increase of South African exports into Brazil.

The Department of Small Business Development has commissioned a research study into opportunities and best practices for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) within the Special Economic Zones Programme.

The South African government has handed over the chairship of the BRICS Business Council (BBC) following 12 successful months at the helm.

Police have confirmed that an arrest has been made after a video depicting the assault of a child went viral on social media.

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana will next week lead a two-day implementation inspection of Broadcasting Digital Migration (BDM) and the roll-out of internet services at Thabo Mufutsanyana District Municipality in the Free State.

The Electoral Commission has opened its doors and online portal to voters who want to cast special votes in the upcoming national elections on 8 May 2019.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to Environmental Affairs Minister Nomvula Mokonyane following the passing away of her husband.

North West Premier, Professor Job Mokgoro, has committed to unblocking the impasse around the Taung Dam maintenance project.

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) has assured President Cyril Ramaphosa of the business community’s support for current efforts to stabilise electricity supply in the country and to secure the sustainability of Eskom as a power utility.

South Africa’s Special Economic Zones have attracted over R16.8 billion in investments, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

The Department of Labour has cautioned the public against a new scam doing the rounds which promises employees who have worked between 1990 and 2019 that they have rights to get financial benefits from the department.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has decided to postpone the implementation of the Political Party Funding Act.

Government has applauded and welcomed the life imprisonment sentence handed down to the man convicted of abusing and murdering his former girlfriend's son, Baby Daniel, in 2016.