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Africa Day: A step towards Vision 2063

In marking Africa Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the adoption of the Continental Free Trade Area shows the commitment by African leaders to follow in the footsteps of its forebears and unite in achieving the continent’s development goals.

N Cape schools benefit from MeerLICHT

As scientists prepared to launch a new optical telescope near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, the South African Astronomical Observatory handed over a revamped science laboratory and new desks to two local schools in the Karoo town on Thursday.

SARS clarifies customs requirements

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has clarified the confusion surrounding customs requirements for traveller’s returning to South Africa with personal valuables.

Hanekom backs newly appointed tourism board

Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom has welcomed the appointment of the new Board of South African Tourism, which he says will take the tourism sector to greater heights.

Aviation authority clips SA Express' wings

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has suspended SA Express’s Air Operator's Certificate (AoC) and the airline’s Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) approvals.

Repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

The Reserve Bank has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% per annum, Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday.

Unity holds the key to African Renaissance

President Cyril Ramaphosa says as the continent prepares to celebrate Africa Day on 25 May, it should look to its forebearers who championed African unity in their quest for the African Renaissance.