South Africa

Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina says Eskom has agreed to switch the lights back on in Ncala after the impasse between the community and the power company was resolved.

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says the department is looking at the possibility of reviewing legislation with a view of phasing out harmful plastic products like straws.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has appointed a five-person team of MECs and Mayors who will help the provincial government to develop a plan for Rapid Land Release.

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says Rift Valley Fever has been confirmed at one farm in the Jacobsdal area in the Free State.

Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Deliwe de Lange has vowed to find the perpetrators who shot and killed a police officer in Protea South, Soweto, on Wednesday.

Gauteng police are searching for the suspect who murdered two young girls in Tokoza on the East Rand.

It can no longer be business as usual when it comes to the creation of a just, humane and inclusive world of work for all.

The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, says the justice cluster must be given room to do its work in uncovering alleged corruption in the North West.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral for respected photographer, struggle activist and recipient of the Order of Ikhamanga Sam Nzima.

You have to be a really hard nut to crack yourself, if you want to make it as a macadamia nut farmer, says Cowan Skelem, one of the leading people behind Ncera Macadamia Farming (NMF), near East London. For, the strongest determination, is what it takes to make it in this industry.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Michael Masutha says he will meet with the Minister of Rural Development and Land Affairs, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, to accelerate the revised Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act, as directed by the Constitutional Court.

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has handed over the 10th million smart ID card.

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe says he would like to see the energy sector contributing 25% of the targeted US$100 billion in investment that was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

South Africa has issued two new bonds in the international capital market, National Treasury said on Wednesday.

Soccer fans are in for a treat tonight with the arrival of Barcelona FC, ahead of their friendly match with Mamelodi Sundowns tonight.