South Africa

Over 360 suspected rhino poachers have, in the past six months, been handed ranging sentences as authorities continue to combat the scourge.

Faith-based organisations and traditional leaders can play a significant role in South Africa’s efforts to curb soaring levels of gender-based violence, Deputy President David Mabuza said at the weekend.

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has urged over 270 newly naturalised South African citizens from across the world to be upright members who contribute positively to the country’s development.
Gigaba sought to impress the message on the group during a naturalisation ceremony held in Durban on Friday.

As tributes continue to pour in for the late former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Brand South Africa has described the late Annan as a champion of human rights, the rule of law and good governance.

Learners from Krugersdorp High have done their school proud by clinching the top spot in the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Schools Challenge competition.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) needs to continue pushing for industrial growth and development in the region, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Society needs to unite in combatting and reducing high child labour statistics, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant said on the National Day Against Child Labour on Friday.

Dr Randall Carollissen has been appointed as the administrator for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) by Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor.

Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi says more work remains to be done for women to progress up the construction industry ladder.

Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa has expressed sadness at the passing away of legendary American singer and songwriter, Aretha Franklin.

The exhumed remains of Mkhonto We Sizwe militants, Mandla Mjwara and Mfaniseni Mdlalose, will be handed over to relatives and reburied in Durban - 30 years after they disappeared.

The Social Development Portfolio Committee says it is deeply concerned about abrupt closure of food banks and termination of funding to food relief cooperatives in Gauteng.

Advancing women’s economic empowerment will take centre stage at the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission’s conference on opportunities for women.

The Gauteng Department of Social Development has welcomed the court judgment on the “Springs Monster couple”, saying it was a deterrent to the violent abuse of innocent and vulnerable children.

Brand South Africa’s Board of Trustees has appointed Thembi Kunene-Msimang as Acting Chief Executive Officer.