South Africa

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.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is seeking partnerships with communities to curb the incidence of police killings.

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) will dispatch with immediate effect 14 technical teams to dysfunctional municipalities to build capacity.

It’s the end of the road for two suspects involved in rhino poaching following a two-year joint investigation operation by SANParks Environmental Crime Intelligence and the Hawks.

If you haven’t topped up your petrol tank as yet, this afternoon is the time to do so - as the petrol price goes up by 82 cents a litre at midnight.

In solidarity with the Saharawi people in their fight for independence, South Africa has called for decisive steps to close the chapter on this last vestige of occupation and colonialism on the African continent.

Consumers will have to tighten their belts in the months ahead, following the release of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures today.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has appointed Sibusiso Sithole as its new Group CEO for a period of 12 months effective from 1 June 2018.

The rebranding of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) News must seek to find and nurture new talent while retaining talent that has the requisite skills, ideas and ethical commitment to serving South Africa’s diverse nation, says Minister of Communications Nomvula Mokonyane.

It is of utmost importance to have a financial sector that serves all South Africans, says Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene.

Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu has dismissed rumours that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will close all pay points in the country without providing an alternative for its beneficiaries.

The five major emerging economies -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) grouping -- ended their meeting on Monday with a common voice on major issues on the international agenda.

Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has urged youth to participate in Parliament’s public hearings, especially on matters pertaining to the country’s development.

Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, has announced a “stabilisation invention plan” to put an end to serious and violent crimes, particularly aggravated robberies.