South Africa

The Prudential Authority (PA) has imposed administrative sanctions on the Johannesburg branch of HSBC Bank for non-compliance with aspects of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.

South African companies, who participated in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE), have described it as a door to many opportunities.

The inaugural African Investment Forum (AIF) has culminated in 45 deals worth $32 billion in investment.

The growth of the African economy relies on the continent investing in itself and this was evident as investors backed multibillion rand projects during the inaugural Africa Investment Forum.

The 12 candidates who have a shot at being the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) have been revealed.

Steamed pumpkin with rice and beef stew was the first meal served from the brand new mobile kitchen to pupils at Tlakukani Primary School in Mamelodi, Pretoria, on Friday.

In the world of smartphones, China has Huawei, Korea has Samsung, while the United States of America has Apple.

From 2019, supplementary exams will no longer take place in March but rather in June, says the Basic Education Department (DBE).

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana has noted with concern the findings and recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry on sexual harassment allegations at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

The Presidency has dismissed media reports that there is a shortlist of candidates for the position of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP).

South Africa and the Czech Republic are meeting this morning for political consultations that will focus on trade and investment, tourism, defence cooperation and science and technology.

Government has welcomed the 20-year sentence imposed on the Chatsworth mother found guilty of abusing and killing her three-year-old daughter, dubbed Baby X.

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will today attend the centenary commemoration of Armistice Day in Paris, France.

About 200 delegates, including academics, business and labour reps, are meeting in Tshwane this morning, to finalise the inputs to the new draft White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI).

African banks, insurance institutions and investors have been challenged to relax their stringent requirements for the funding of emerging agribusiness ventures on the continent.