South Africa

Government has welcomed the decision by South Sudan President Salva Kiir to pardon death sentenced South African William Endley.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says the issue of Xolobeni mining development needs to be resolved sooner rather than later, as delaying it further would be best for attracting investment.

North West MEC for Tourism Desbo Mohono has called on tourism bodies in Botswana and South Africa to form partnerships that will boost tourism between the two countries.

South African companies participating in the Havana International Trade Fair (FIHAV) in Cuba are optimistic of attracting the attention of potential buyers and clients.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Police Minister Bheki Cele will on Friday launch the Anti-Gang Unit in crime-ridden Hanover Park, Cape Town.

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Minister Senzeni Zokwana says investing in the agricultural sectors is fundamental to eradicating poverty, hunger and malnutrition, particularly in rural areas where most of the region’s poorest live.

A delegation of South African filmmakers has arrived in the United States where they will participate in the American Film Market (AFM), which gets underway today.

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called for the establishment of an innovative educational program to help young designers from BRICS countries.

Government will this week convene a Presidential Summit on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide in a bid to raise awareness and end the scourge of violence against women and children that has reached “worrying proportions” in the country.

Deputy President David Mabuza has sent his well wishes to the government and people of South Sudan as they observe their National Peace Celebration, which marks the end of the more than four years of conflict.

North West Premier Professor Job Mokgoro on Tuesday opened the Ramatlabama Six-Hundred Dual Purpose Library as part of efforts to instill a culture of reading in citizens.

Behind bars, some inmates are hard at work to change their lives and make a difference in society.

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has placed its Chief Financial Officer, Gugu Pride Malaza, on suspension following a decision by council during a meeting last Thursday.

Hydrologists from the Department of Water and Sanitation say the country will not experience drought over the next three months, even though below normal rains are forecasted.

The North West Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development has set aside R46 million to support smallholder farmers as planting season gets underway.