South Africa

Accelerated service delivery is not a luxury but a necessity, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile. 

The expansion of the BRICS not only gives weight to the bloc but also grants South Africa the opportunity to deepen ties with the countries that are expected to join the formation next year.

Former South African Airways (SAA) board chairperson, Dudu Myeni as well as former Sondolo IT director, Trevor Mathenjwa have been granted bail of R10 000 each at the Richards Bay Magistrates’ Court.

South Africa and Tunisia should increase their political consultations to ensure a robust and dynamic utilisation of opportunities that exist between the nations, says International Relations and C

Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has welcomed the recently announced partnership between Biovac, a leading South African biopharmaceutical manufacturer and EuBiologics, a global biopharmaceutical company based in South Korea.

The Western Cape Provincial Government has urged flood-ravaged municipalities to compile damage assessments for provincial government to present a disaster declaration motivation to the National Disaster Management Centre. 

The Water and Sanitation Ministry has called for improved water supply and management of water resources to ensure provision and reliability of supply in Gauteng.

The Department of Justice and Correctional Services is engaging with its counterparts in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in South Africa’s extradition request of the Gupta brothers, Atul and Rajesh.

The community of Ezingolweni in Port Shepstone will now have access to the use of a multimedia centre, giving them access to educational content and learning material to upgrade their computer skills. 

The commuter rail service from Pretoria to Kempton Park has resumed its commercial service, bringing the number of recovered lines by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) to 20.

Two suspected vehicle syndicate thieves aged 37 and 32 were arrested last night and various implements used in vehicle theft as well as three stolen vehicles were seized in a multidisciplinary operation in Naturena, south of Johannesburg.

The Pretoria High Court has ruled that former BOSASA COO, Angelo Agrizzi, be referred for mental observation to determine his fitness to stand trial in the R1.8 billion BOSASA and Correctional Services Department (DCS) matter.

Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aziz Pahad, will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 when he is buried on Saturday.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, says Aziz Pahad will be remembered for his outstanding contribution to the fight against apartheid and life-long commitment to the promotion of human rights on the international stage. 

The newly established Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Dr Mike Masiapata today assured South Africans that the entity will get rid of corruption and ensure that the country’s borders are safe.