South Africa

The South African Police Service has welcomed 5 000 police trainees into its ranks, which will increase its operational capacity.

The Ad Hoc Committee – set up to amend Section 25 of the Constitution -- has adopted a report on its work into a possible amendment to the Constitution in order for the State to expropriate land without compensation, in the public interest.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it is concerned and alarmed that students from Ehlanzeni Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College have been compelled to find accommodation in public libraries and police stations.

South Africa, together with the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and Mozambique, have made significant progress on negotiations with the United Kingdom on the impending Brexit.

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) has expressed satisfaction at its work and legacy achieved in the past five years.

Residents and the business community of Harding in KwaZulu-Natal will this week get an opportunity to interact with national and provincial government leaders.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has welcomed the arrest of wanted Mamelodi suspect Vusi Reginald "Khekhe" Mathibela.

Deputy President David Mabuza will on Saturday hand over settled and finalised land claims worth R136 million to Ubizo Community in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.

Deputy President David Mabuza says an inter-ministerial committee on land reform is currently fastracking the delivery of claimed land parcels to their rightful beneficiaries.

Following government’s intervention in the North West to restore governance and service delivery, there has been an increased availability of medicines and functioning operating theatres in that province.

As Eskom continues to warn consumers of rotational load shedding, Deputy President David Mabuza has told Members of Parliament that the power utility has developed a detailed turnaround plan to address its challenges.

Government has reiterated its commitment to clamp down on the growing practice of deliberately dodging labour laws, especially the National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act.

South Africans are urged to use the month of March to reach out to one another as the country continues to build a united and prosperous nation.

About 200 youth in the North West are set to make a difference in the provincial hospitality industry.

Deputy President David Mabuza says as government pursues inclusive land reform, commercial farmers have already come forward with proposed models of how the programme can be implemented successfully.