South Africa

Three people have been killed and approximately 200 others injured this morning following a collision between two passenger trains in Mountain View, Pretoria.

The South African government has condemned the attempted coup d’état undertaken in the Republic of Gabon in the early hours of Monday morning.

Positive laboratory results have confirmed Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in cattle in the Vhembe District of Limpopo, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said on Tuesday.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Zweli Mkhize has extended his heartfelt condolences to the OR Tambo District Municipality Mayor, Nomakhosazana Meth, on the tragic death of her two sons.

The Department of Public Works has warned the public of a recent fraudulent scam about a 2019 internship programme.

Brand South Africa has welcomed South Africa’s improvement in the 2018 Index of Economic Freedom.

The South African government joined a chorus from the international community calling for calm ahead of the release of election results in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The Department of Basic Education has expressed disappointment at the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) claims that the province had produced the country’s highest number of National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2018 exam results.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has attributed the province’s clinical performance in the 2018 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam results to a system-wide improvement undertaken by the provincial government.

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has congratulated and wished well the Matric class of 2018 for obtaining a 78.2% pass rate in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule will pay an official visit to India from 6 - 10 January 2019.

The Western Cape government has congratulated learners who passed the 2018 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination.

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has congratulated the Matric Class of 2018.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Matric Class of 2018 for keeping the National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rate above 70%.

The matric class of 2018, who sat for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination, has bagged a 78.2% pass rate.