South Africa

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says last week’s rain in the Western Cape has brought some relief as major dams have steadily improved.

Science and Technology Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has paid tribute to Professor Errol Tyobeka, the first black candidate in South Africa to obtain an MSc and PhD in Biochemistry.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is investigating Monday’s robbery at an upmarket jewellery store in Menlyn Mall, in Pretoria.

Top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump shook hands and started the first-ever DPRK-US summit on Tuesday.

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies says corruption must be rooted out if government is to realise the full impact of its industrial policy.

The 5th South African TB Conference, which will evaluate advances made in the fight against the disease and to discuss new extensive programmes, kicks off this morning.

Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane, has expressed concern about the accidents on the province’s roads following the death of 25 people this past weekend.

Hungry for experience, eager to learn and ready to prove themselves - over 1400 young graduates are prepared to do what it takes to enter the job market.

The Gauteng Provincial Government has established five work streams in an effort to support the Emfuleni Local Municipality as it is faced with challenges of service delivery and financial management.

Cybersecurity experts says South Africans are sharing too much of their personal information on social media, allowing cybercriminals to exploit them for their personal gain.

Commuters can now look forward to traveling at adequate speeds on a smooth improved R51 road between Vereeniging and Balfour, which has been officially opened three months ahead of schedule.

Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future. Those who abuse them tear at the fabric of our society and weaken our nation. These are the guiding words of our icon and former President Nelson Mandela, cautioning the nation on the importance protecting children.

The Department of Environmental Affairs has commended Bongumsa Mthembu for defending his Comrades Marathon title and Ann Ashworth for winning the women’s race.

Environmental Affairs Minister Dr Edna Molewa has published the National Climate Change Bill in Government Gazette 41689 (Notice No. 636) for public comment.

Mpumalanga police are calling on the public to come forward with any information which might lead to the arrest of those behind the torching of two schools in Siyabuswa.