South Africa

The South African government is monitoring events in neighbouring Zimbabwe following violent protests in which three people were killed.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has urged parents, traditional leaders and the medical fraternity to work closely to ensure that all avenues are explored in a quest to stem the death of young men at illegal initiation schools.

A total of 109 medical interns have joined various health facilities in the North West province for practical training.

The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Francois Beukman, has urged matriculants keen on careers in law enforcement to apply at their nearest police station before the Friday, 18 January deadline this week.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned the public to be aware of fraudsters selling SASSA cards on social media.

South Africa and Mozambique have committed to maximising areas of cooperation that are beneficial for the neighbouring countries’ bilateral relations.

Scores of citizens have taken to the streets in Zimbabwe after President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced a 150% fuel price hike.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to visit various government departments in a bid to build an efficient and effective public service, which puts the people first.

The hearings of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of State capture, corruption and fraud in the public sector, including organs of State, is set to resume on Wednesday.

A member of the South African National Defence Force is appearing before the Court of Military Justice this morning in connection with an alleged job scam.

A team of veterinary services experts has been deployed in Vhembe district, Limpopo to check the extent of the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday address Team South Africa, which will represent the country at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

The Department of Home Affairs is conducting an urgent investigation into the use of cell phones by staff members at the front desk of its Tongaat office in KwaZulu-Natal.

Brand South Africa says it has noted the areas of concern expressed in the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report, which indicates that South Africa’s real GDP growth will expand by 1.3% in 2019.

Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has strongly condemned the blockade of the N3 freeway between Van Reenen and the Tugela Plaza by truck drivers at the weekend.