South Africa

Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams says it is in government’s interest to make sure that nobody loses their jobs at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

The South African Revenue (SARS) will begin imposing administrative non-compliance penalties for outstanding Corporate Income Tax (CIT) returns, the revenue service said on Thursday.

Sectors from society including business and government on Thursday added their signatures to the pledge against corruption.

The South African delegation participating in the G20 Summit will use the platform to promote and strengthen the interests of the country and the African continent, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) said on Thursday.

A former water polo coach at Parktown Boys High has been sentenced to 23 years in jail.

Science and Technology Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has applauded two young research stars from Carnarvon High School in the Northern Cape, who were selected to represent South Africa at the International Student-Teacher Conference in Nice, France.

Eskom is currently implementing Stage 1 load shedding as a result of increased generation plant being out for planned maintenance and unplanned outages.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says his department will work towards creating an enabling environment for the oil and gas sector to be able to do business in the country.

As the world observes United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, the South African government has announced its renewed commitment to a just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine.

Efforts to use nuclear science and technology for human development must include an element on skills development for women and the youth, says Energy Deputy Minister Thembisile Majola.

The National Assembly on Wednesday approved several legislative matters concerning the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) and one about free and fair elections – the Electoral Laws Amendment Bill.

Eskom has secured 73% of its funding requirements for 2018/19, while it faces several operational and financial challenges.

Tangible progress has been made to stabilise the struggling North West provincial departments that were put under administration earlier this year.

Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, in partnership with the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) have unveiled a programme which aims to sensitise traditional leaders on issues of HIV, gender-based violence (GBV), domestic violence and family disintegration.

South Africa and trading partner China’s relationship has grown to greater heights with the two countries recognising the creative sector through an amateur photography competition.