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SA set to chair IORA

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South Africa is set to take over the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association Council (IORA) in October until 2019.

Mandeni Mayor's bodyguards in court

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The three bodyguards arrested for unlawful possession of firearms are due to appear at the Durban Magistrate Court this morning.

Social media reports unfounded

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The Gauteng Department of Education has dismissed a report on social media that an educator was burnt by a learner at Buhlebemfundo Secondary School in Tsakane.

Nuclear remains a viable option: Deputy Minister

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The demand for nuclear power continues to grow, demonstrating that nuclear remains a viable option for countries around the world, Energy Deputy Minister Thembi Majola said on Tuesday.

Search on for new head of Hawks

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Police Minister Fikile Mbalula says he will embark on a process to fill the permanent vacancy at the head of Hawks.

Minister arrives in Tanzania for liberation heritage talks

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South Africa and Tanzania are expected to sign various agreements today aimed at preserving the history of the liberation struggle as part of the two countries’ implementation of the Roads to Independence in Africa project that is endorsed by the United Nations.

Home Affairs DG suspended

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Home Affairs Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize on Monday announced that the department’s Director-General Mkuseli Apleni has been placed on precautionary suspension.

Coega SEZ gets international acclaim

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Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Songtian Lin, says the Coega Special Economic Zone is a good case study for the continent and the world on how to develop and operate a SEZ.

Suspect in Magaqa murder case dead

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One of the men implicated in the murder of former ANC Youth League General Secretary, Sindiso Magaqa, was killed in a shootout with police earlier this month, police confirmed on Monday.