South Africa

Attracting young South Africans to register to vote in this year’s national and provincial elections is among the Independent Electoral Commission’s top priorities as it seeks to deliver a credible election.

Members of the public have until 31 January 2019 to make their voices heard on the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Zambian counterpart, Edgar Lungu, have called on the Democratic Republic of the Congo electoral commission to release election results in order to maintain the credibility of elections.

A preliminary investigation by the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) has found that the fatal crash at Mountainview railway station in Pretoria on Tuesday was a result of a breakdown in communication between the driver and Train Control Officer, among other things.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the newly elected President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina on successfully winning in the country’s election.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) has awarded 40 bursaries to deserving 2018 matriculants.

Learners at the newly built Menzi Primary school kicked off the 2019 academic year with digital boards in front of them and tablets in hand.

The Competition Commission has urged schools to adhere to the school uniform guidelines aimed at curbing anti-competitive behaviour at schools.

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation Beauty Dlulane has described as “unfortunate” the comments attributed to Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi regarding quotas in sports.

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training will invite university students to indicate their concerns experienced during the registration period, says committee chairperson Connie September.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised his forebears that he and his party, the African National Congress (ANC), will make every effort to deliver the promises of a progressive South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his heartfelt condolences to the victims of the Mountain View train accident in Pretoria, which has left three people fatally wounded.

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says it's all systems go for the 2019 school year in the province.

The Ministry of Finance has warned the public about scams which purport to be communication from the Ministry.

Environmental Affairs Minister Nomvula Mokonyane will host the Partnership for Action on the Green Economy (PAGE) Ministerial Conference at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 10 and 11 January 2019.