South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt condolences on the sad passing of renowned photographer David Goldblatt.

Families of the 134 Life Esidimeni victims have received compensation from the Gauteng Provincial Government.

The search is on for the top Southern African Development Community (SADC) journalists who have the power to shape society and amplify the voices of the minorities and voiceless by telling developmental stories of the region.

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says the review of the public broadcasting policy will commence with the review of the SABC.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has issued a stern warning to the taxi industry that taxi ranks and operations will be shut down with immediate effect if the lives of commuters are at stake.

Some of the group of South Africans who were stranded in Changchun, China after being scammed by a travel agent have returned home.

The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) says it supports the establishment of a small unit to track skills planning in the country.

Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe is in India this week where he is leading a delegation to attract investment in the pharmaceutical sector.

A total of 434 people were arrested by South African Police Service (SAPS) officers in Gauteng for various offences during crime combating operations at the weekend.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended South Africa’s deepest condolences to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the people of Ethiopia following an attack against civilians at a rally in Addis Ababa on Saturday.

It is vital the political and security situation in Zimbabwe remains stable in the run-up to the general elections, says South African President and Chair of the SADC, Cyril Ramaphosa.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is working hard to ensure its tourism industry grows to the benefit of entrepreneurs from previously excluded communities.

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Zweli Mkhize has called on councillors to put aside their political differences to ensure the intervention programmes put in place to support distressed and dysfunctional municipalities succeed.

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to helping young people access opportunities that will enable them to participate meaningfully in the economy.

Communities have been encouraged to support offenders who have served their time and are now working hard to run successful businesses.