South Africa

Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi has reiterated the call for citizens to obey the rules of the road.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has assured beneficiaries of social grants that all SASSA offices will remain open for business during December and will only close on public holidays.

South Africa has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

South African Airways (SAA) has reassured all Muslim customers that it maintains the highest Halaal requirements and standards in food preparation.

President Jacob Zuma is expected to address the Terminal Operators' Conference Africa (TOC) next week, which is set to pave the way for investment into the oceans economy.

Government has not taken a decision to move South African Airways (SAA) out of the National Treasury to the Department of Transport.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has welcomed the appointment of two Deputy National Police Commissioners as a step towards ensuring a clean-up of administration.

The new Dumisani Makhaye Drive not only addresses the challenge of apartheid spatial planning but it also paves the way for economic development for communities in the area.

President Jacob Zuma has expressed deep sadness at the passing away of struggle veteran and former Robben Island prisoner, Edward “Eddie” Daniels.

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has called for inputs on the Competition Act’s draft amendment Bill which seeks to address issues of economic concentration and the racially-skewed spread of ownership in the economy.

President Jacob Zuma says government plans to expand medical education in South Africa to accommodate South African foreign-trained medical graduates who want to complete their training at home.

National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Generals Lebeoana Tsumane and Francinah Ntombenhle Vuma as Deputy National Commissioners.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised traditional leaders for taking a stand against harmful and destructive practices like ukuthwala and promoting progressive cultural practices.

The Emfuleni Local Municipality has committed to paying R150 million to Rand Water on 11 December 2017.

Deputy Minister of Communications Tandi Mahambehlala says although government has made progress in a number of areas, the reach of basic services has not fully reached all citizens, especially those who live in the rural areas.