South Africa

The eight suspects arrested in Klerksdorp and Upington in connection with a bank robbery that took place in April are due to appear in court this morning.

Government has identified rural and township economies as vehicles for achieving radical economic transformation.

The Presidency says it has filed a notice to abide by the court’s decision on the provision by the state of legal assistance to former president Jacob Zuma.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has reminded first year students, who have qualified to get a bursary from the NSFAS, to ensure that they have signed their agreements by 31 July 2018.

South Africa will participate in the 107th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC).

Government will from June 2018, train the participants of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in basic financial literacy.

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) says it’s still waiting for labour unions to sign off the principal public sector wage agreement which was reached on Friday.

The Roka Lebea are rejoicing after finally being handed the title deeds to the place they have called home for over two centuries.

The Department of Trade and Industry will this month embark on an investment roadshow to Shanghai, China, aimed at wooing investors to the South African Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

The Girl Geek campaign, which seeks to encourage young girls from disadvantaged communities to be involved in science, technology, engineering and maths, will be launched in Johannesburg today.

Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo is expected to formally announce government’s position on the conclusion of the public sector wage negotiations.

Sports Minister Tokokize Xasa has called upon all South Africans to continue to use sport to unite the nation.

The Department of Health has placed over 1500 medical interns and 1300 community service doctors for the 2018 and 2019 annual cycle.

Environment Ministers from BRICS nations have reaffirmed their commitment to the Paris Agreement in dealing with climate change.

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