South Africa

Gangsters and drug peddlers beware – a new, elite police unit is in town and will be knocking down doors to root out gangsterism in Cape Town’s most notorious communities.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has urged member states of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) to focus on strengthening the region’s contribution towards global security, economic growth and sustainable development.

Delegates at the Presidential Summit on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) have welcomed government’s commitment and political will towards ending the high incidence of violence against women in the country.

Acting Environmental Affairs Minister Derek Hanekom has published draft amendments to the norms and standards for the management of elephants in South Africa.

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Zweli Mkhize says rooting out corruption remains the cornerstone of achieving good governance.

Land reform is not only about correcting a grave historical injustice, it is an absolute economic necessity, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

South African Revenue Service (SARS) received 5.7 million returns by Wednesday, which marked the close of tax season for non-provisional taxpayers.

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has invited the Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba, to clarify the department's view on the granting of permission for the operation of a private terminal at OR Tambo International Airport.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has terminated with immediate effect the employment of Tom Moyane as Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has declared the executive salaries of the SABC, saying the current crop of executives at the public broadcaster were earning significantly less than their predecessors.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is in great need of leadership from people who have the commitment, vision, capabilities and determination to confront the many challenges of the day.

The National Summit against Gender Based Violence and Femicide opened on Thursday with serious discussions on what needs to be done to bridge the gap between legislation and its enforcement, to protect citizens.

Government needs to examine the possibility of introducing a national registry for protection orders, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

National Treasury has invited the public to submit tax proposals for 2019 Budget Review.