South Africa

The Department of Water and Sanitation says the results on water samples taken for analysis following the fish kills in the Vaal River are still pending.

Three people found in possession of explosives were today denied bail in the Musina Magistrates Court in Limpopo, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).

There is a low risk of rotational load shedding during the course of today, with the probability of it increasing in the evening.

The SABC will broadcast PSL matches on its radio platforms after intervention from Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane and her Sport and Recreation counterpart, Tokozile Xasa.

The docket against the #TotalShutdown organisers has been closed, says National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole.

South Africa’s challenges must not be seen as problems but as opportunities for young entrepreneurs, says Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) CEO Mandisa Tshikwatamba.

Brand South Africa has called on citizens to assist families in Kathrada Park, who were left homeless when their shacks caught fire in the early hours of Monday morning.

The Mpumalanga Provincial Government has called on members of the public, who suspect that they may have diarrhoea, to visit their nearest health facility.

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Department has appointed 81 new engineers and town planners in an effort to assist distressed and dysfunctional municipalities to get back on track.

Transport Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called on women to take advantage of opportunities in the aviation sector.

An intergovernmental agreement to speed up the provision of subsidised houses will see more residents in the North West get a permanent place to call home.

South Africa’s golden girl Caster Semenya has wowed again, claiming Gold at the 21st African Athletics Championships in Asaba, Nigeria.

In order to stop gender-based violence, South Africa must ensure the systems that are meant to protect women are working seamlessly.

Government has invited nominations from organisations and individuals within the cultural, religious and linguistic sectors of South Africa for candidates to be appointed as Commissioners of the CRL Rights Commission.

National Treasury says it is reviewing a report on the payment of pensions to beneficiaries of the former Venda Pension Fund in order to develop the next best course of action.