South Africa

Social ills continue to have an impact on the wellbeing of South Africa’s children, Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu said on Sunday.

Government has noted Standard & Poor’s (S&P)’s decision to maintain South Africa’s outlook as stable.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a raft of proclamations authorising the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to investigate several matters at various levels of governance.

Sam Nzima, the photojournalist who shot the legendary photograph of a dying Hector Pieterson, has been described as a giant who told the story of South Africa’s liberation struggle.

The Department of Women, together with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), will co-host the first ever symposium on menstrual health management in East and Southern Africa.

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has encouraged communicators to produce stories that contribute to the country's development and help South Africans to take advantage of the wide range of available opportunities.

Science and Technology Director General Dr Phil Mjwara says the MeerLICHT, the newly launched optical telescope, will help astronomers make optical multiband observations that were observed by a radio telescope in the night time.

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.

A review of the size and shape of the National Executive and government departments has begun.

South Africa has drafted and tabled a proposal that aims to ensure that a fair, equitable and transparent system of allocation of fishing opportunities is developed.

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.

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

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has noted the Civil Aviation Authority’s decision to suspend South African Express’s Air Operators Certificate.

South Africans across the country today join the continent in observing Africa Day.

The Portfolio Committee on Police has welcomed the appointment of Godfrey Lebeya as the new head of the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks).