South Africa

Auditor General Kimi Makwetu says the audit outcomes for national and provincial departments and their entities have declined overall this year.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Bathabile Dlamini, has congratulated the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) for arresting a police constable, who allegedly threatened and raped his girlfriend.

The Portfolio Committee on Communications will re-advertise four vacancies on the board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) following candidates withdrawing their applications.

North West MEC for Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development (READ), Manketsi Tlhape, has urged Extension and Advisory Officers (EAO) to continue serving the farming communities with diligence.

Gauteng residents have aired their concerns to those in power during the public hearings at the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).

The 27th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change has urged developed countries to fulfil their climate finance commitments of mobilising US $100 billion per annum by 2020.

An Eastern Cape Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) assisting abused women and children in Whittlesea will now be able to efficiently provide services to beneficiaries, thanks to a generous donation from the Department of Public Works.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will today co-chair the 15th session of the annual South Africa-Russia Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Co-operation (ITEC) during a working visit to the east European country.

With 9 days left before the closing of 2019 applications cycle, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has called on all students, who have not yet applied for financial aid, to submit their online applications before the closing date.

With just over a month to go until 2019, the Basic Education Department (DBE) has confirmed that preparations for the new school year are on track, with the majority of learners already placed in schools.

The Portfolio Committee on Transport has adopted the final report on the benefit scheme paving the way for an introduction of the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS).

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is addressing policy and regulatory impediments as part of efforts to attract investment into the country.

The North West Department of Tourism has held a lekgotla where industry players explored the benefits of being competitive by embracing digital trends.

The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (GDID) has unveiled a new biometric and facial recognition system that will overhaul the management of the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) in the Province.

Avela Faya was only 14 years old when she lost her mother and her uncle at the hands of her adopted brother.