South Africa

South Africans across the country today join the continent in observing Africa Day.

The Portfolio Committee on Police has welcomed the appointment of Godfrey Lebeya as the new head of the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks).

Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom has welcomed the appointment of the new Board of South African Tourism, which he says will take the tourism sector to greater heights.

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has announced that the first round of hearings for the State capture inquiry will be held in August.

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has suspended SA Express’s Air Operator's Certificate (AoC) and the airline’s Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) approvals.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated his stance that land reform is pivotal to restoring the dignity of South Africans and the country at large.

The Reserve Bank has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% per annum, Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says as the continent prepares to celebrate Africa Day on 25 May, it should look to its forebearers who championed African unity in their quest for the African Renaissance.

Cabinet has expressed condolences to the family and friends of the late veteran photographer and recipient of the National Order of Ikhamanga, Sam Nzima.

Cabinet has approved the amendment of the Criminal Procedure Act to allow the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to institute charges in sexual offence cases, even after 20 years of the crime having taken place.

Deputy President David Mabuza has welcomed the order of the Tshwane North Magistrate’s Court striking off the court roll the application for protection from harassment case brought against him by Jan Venter.

South African Airways (SAA), SA Express and Mango are to be merged, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday.

Cabinet has condemned and further reiterated its stance against the acts of violent aggression carried out by Israeli armed forces along the Gaza border, which led to the deaths of a large number of civilians.

The Hawks in the North West have confirmed that they conducted a search and seizure operation at the Department of Rural Environment and Agricultural Development, in Mahikeng, this morning.

Cabinet has urged all South African citizens to work together to prevent violence against women and children, support survivors of abuse and bring perpetrators to justice.