South Africa

The late Zola Skweyiya has been described by President Cyril Ramaphosa as a selfless leader who worked for the betterment of his people.

Reflecting on his father, Dr Zola Skweyiya’s life, Vuyo Skweyiya said his mom was the centre of his father’s life.

The late Dr Zola Skweyiya will be laid to his final resting place on Saturday at the Pretoria East Cemetery.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has pleaded with the residents of Mahikeng, in the North West, to give government and the political provincial leadership more time as they try and find lasting solutions to the unrest.

Government has expressed concern over the protest action in Mahikeng in the North West Province which has been accompanied by violence, looting and destruction of property.

Following community protests in the North West, Police Minister Bheki Cele engaged the community of Danville, Mmabatho, on Friday.

The National Registrar for Sex Offenders (NSRO) may not be readily available to the general public but for those who employ people who work with children or disabled people, access is given to protect these vulnerable groups.

Preparations for the funeral service and burial of Dr Zola Skweyiya are at an advanced stage, says the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC).

The Reserve Bank on Friday announced the resignation of the curator of Residual Debt Services Limited.

Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor says R900 million will be earmarked each year to support the University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP).

The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Takedown Operation has led to the arrest of seven suspects linked to three kidnapping incidents in Gauteng.

The seven suspects arrested on Thursday afternoon in Danville and Lomanyaneng, North West, for public violence are expected to appear in the Mmabatho Magistrates' Court this morning.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cut his trip short to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London to attend to the protests that have engulfed Mahikeng in the North West province.

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has welcomed the resignation of Transnet Chief Financial Officer and executive director, Garry Pita.

The Reserve Bank has noted developments involving auditing firm KPMG, it said on Thursday.