South Africa

South Africa and India are commemorating the 125th anniversary of the eviction of Mahatma Gandhi at the Pietermaritzburg railway station.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has assured South Africans that they will be much safer following the arrest of 13 people allegedly involved in cash-in-transit heists in less than 24 hours.

As the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gave an update on the migration of social grant payments from Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) to the SA Post Office, its senior management have told Parliament of plans to completely phase out cash payments due to the increasing risk of transporting money.

Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti has announced measures to turn around and accelerate the service delivery imperatives of the department.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), in collaboration with other law enforcement units, has launched the National Health Anti-Corruption Forum to curb fraud, waste and abuse in the sector.

With gender-based violence, including murder and rape, rearing its ugly head on campuses, the Department of Higher Education and Training is taking steps to protect students.

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has congratulated the investigating team that spearheaded the arrest of two people in Gauteng for allegedly dealing in rhino horn.

Since the announcement of the stabilisation operation to curb cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies, two robberies have been foiled and suspects arrested.

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has welcomed the Non-Financial Census of Municipalities which points to improved service delivery.

The launch of the Yekani Manufacturing factory at the East London Special Economic Zone (ELIDZ) is expected to create at least 1 000 new jobs for the community.

The Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), located in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, has been selected as one of seven examples of success out of thousands of SEZs worldwide.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this weekend participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit Outreach, the Presidency said on Wednesday.

The Minister of Public Service and Administration, Ayanda Dlodlo -- on behalf of government and the Committee of Ministers -- has condemned the unilateral decision of the Public Servants Association (PSA) to embark on strike action, in violation of bargaining rules and processes.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says while public health care is distressed and facing hard times, the system is not on the brink of collapse.

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has urged South Africans to eradicate plastic pollution by avoiding single-use plastic products and recycling existing plastic products wherever possible.