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MEC condemns violent protests in Kimberley

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The Northern Cape MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Lebogang Motlhaping, has strongly condemned the violent protests and looting that erupted in Kimberley as residents marched over electricity tariffs.

Stage set for Nelson Mandela Lecture

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Banners bearing the late icon Nelson Mandela’s face have lined the cordoned off roads leading to Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, where former President of the United States Barack Obama will deliver the 16th Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture.

Youth summit urged to prioritise gender equality

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Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has encouraged delegates at the BRICS Youth Summit to pay particular attention to attaining gender mainstreaming and parity.

Team SA makes us proud

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Brand South Africa on Monday congratulated the country’s sportsmen and women on their achievements at the weekend.

Dlodlo to attend 5th OGP Summit in Georgia

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Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo will participate in the 5th Open Government Partnership Global Summit in Tbilisi, Georgia, from Tuesday.

SAPS committed to end poaching

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has pledged its unwavering commitment to the continued fight against poaching.

Minerals Department mourns loss of six miners

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The deaths of six mine workers at the Palabora Mining Company in Limpopo add to an already high number of lost lives in the industry since the beginning of the year, says the Department of Mineral Resources.

Well done Tri-Colour athletes!

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Gauteng Premier David Makhura has congratulated a team of young athletes who took part in the sixth edition of the International Tri-Colour Games in Reggio Emilia, Italy, last week.

UNSC imposes arms embargo on South Sudan

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The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan in addition to current sanctions, until 31 May 2019.

SA rolls up sleeves for Mandela Day

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With only three days to go before the 2018 International Nelson Mandela Day, the country is readying itself for one of the biggest installations of the campaign to make the world a better place.

UAE pledges to invest $10bn in SA

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has committed to invest US $10 billion in key sectors of South Africa’s economy, including tourism and mining, to support the sustainable development of the country.