South Africa

With the Easter long weekend underway, the Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, is monitoring movements at the country's ports of entry.

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on religious leaders to encourage road safety amongst church congregants.

The Department of Health urges all travellers and communities to stay vigilant as the country is experiencing a slight increase in malaria cases, particularly in provinces where the disease is endemic, including Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Public Safety has warned motorists to comply with the rules of the road or face the might of the law.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has encouraged road users to be responsible on the roads this Easter weekend, while highlighting the significant costs that road accidents have on government spending and society.

Law enforcement authorities will be out in their numbers this Easter Weekend to ensure that motorists drive safely and comply with traffic regulations.

As holidaymakers and motorists head off to various destinations for the Easter long weekend, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has shared tips on how to get there safely.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africans a happy and safe Easter.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) of South Africa has condemned the ongoing bombing of civilian targets in Gaza.

As the Easter peak travel period fast approaches, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and traffic authorities have reminded public transport operators to ensure that their vehicles and drivers are fit to be on the road and comply with all regulations.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has concluded a two-day working visit to Russia.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on Wednesday concluded a series of high-level engagements in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality aimed at assessing the state of policing and enhancing crime-fighting strategies in the region.

Government has welcomed the recent findings by Intelpoint's Research, which rank South Africa as the second most literate country on the African continent, with an adult literacy rate of 95%.

A 39-year-old cellphone shop owner is expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's next week where he will face charges of being in possession of suspected stolen property, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).

The Department of Small Business Development has warned spaza shop owners to be cautious of individuals or organisations claiming to assist with the Spaza Shop Fund application process in exchange for a fee.