South Africa

South Africa and Angola have signed several agreements which will boost trade and promote people-to-people contact.

South Africa and Angola have congratulated the new Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, and vowed to support Zimbabweans as they begin a new chapter in that country's history.

Restoring the dignity of military veterans remains the priority of this government, says Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.

As the country observes the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has encouraged the victims of abuse to make use of the department’s Gender Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC).

Former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been sworn in as Zimbabwe's President, becoming the third President of that country.

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has at a meeting this week proposed a number of measures aimed at dealing with political killings in KwaZulu-Natal.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) decision on Friday to overturn the initial sentence handed down to fallen paralympian Oscar Pistorius.

South Africa has been elected as the third Vice President of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Communication and Information Communication Technology (CICT).

Residents in Gauteng and surrounding provinces have been cautioned by the South African Weather Service to take shelter as severe thunderstorms are expected on Friday.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) will conduct a door-to-door campaign in Olifantshoek, Postmasburg, Danielskuil, Lime Acres and Kathu in the Northern Cape from Monday, 27 November.

Government has noted Fitch Ratings’ decision not to further downgrade South Africa deeper into junk status.

South Africa has wished Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa well as he takes his oath of office today.

President Jacob Zuma has rolled out the red carpet for his Angolan counterpart, President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, who is in the country for a State visit.

Newly appointed National Police Commissioner General Khehla John Sitole’s main focus is to create a safe and secure environment for all South Africans.

President Jacob Zuma will launch the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign on Saturday at the Nelson Mandela University, Missionvale Campus, in Port Elizabeth.