South Africa

The Hawks have arrested three suspects for being in possession of firearms, rhino horns and tiger carcasses.

Dr Tshepo Motsepe has expressed concern at the rising levels of childhood obesity and stunted growth.

Deputy President David Mabuza will on Sunday deliver a keynote address at the World AIDS Day National Commemoration event to be held at the James Motlatsi Stadium in Orkney, Klerksdorp, in the North West.

The Department of Employment and Labour, in conjunction with Home Affairs Immigration Officers, and the Hawks, on Wednesday raided two factories in Johannesburg, which were suspected of flouting labour laws.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says leaders on the continent must step up efforts to strengthen political stability and drive development to meet the needs of its people.

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says the National Health Insurance (NHI) will be implemented at a pace that is affordable to the country.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has applauded the inroads made in efforts to restore peace in the Kingdom of Lesotho.

The recent South African Airways strike has resulted in a sudden deterioration of the state-owned company’s financial position, the Public Enterprises Ministry has revealed.

The Department of Home Affairs is gearing itself to deal with high volumes of travellers at all the country's ports of entry during the festive season.

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has this week met with Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, to discuss government’s comprehensive approach to deal with the dire water situation in affected towns in the province.

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services has resolved not to restore Advocate Nomgcobo Jiba and Advocate Lawrence Mrwebi to office.

Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has noted with concern the report on the decline in the number of tourists visiting South Africa.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has commended a member of the public for holding traffic officers to account by requesting to be shown identification.

The Department of Social Development has partnered with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to empower young women from poor households with skills that will enable them to be economically independent.

Tough decisions will need to be made in the immediate to turn South African Airways into a viable airline.