South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African ambassadors to lead the investment drive in the countries where they are posted.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says several municipal officials have been suspended and in some instances, charged with fraud in relation to investments made in VBS Mutual Bank.

Government pledges to support fruit-exporting sector

Police have shot and killed two men allegedly responsible for the murder of two security guards in Soweto two weeks ago.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Zweli Mkhize will on Tuesday brief Parliament’s Cogta Portfolio Committee on municipalities that invested in VBS Mutual Bank.

Transport Minister Blade Nzimande will on Thursday launch a train manufacturing factory at Dunnottar Park in Nigel, Ekurhuleni.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s advisory panel on the appointment of a new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) is expected to submit its recommendations by 7 December 2018.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 1 for the late struggle heroine, Mama Agnes Msimang.

The second session of the Joint Commission between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) saw the two countries pledge to strengthen bilateral relations in areas of infrastructure and the economy.

South Africa and neighbouring Namibia met on Monday to share notes, best practice and common interest in rural development and land reform.

Government has announced plans to hold public hearings into abuse meted out in the guise of religion and faith.

Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Ismail Vadi today opened the upgraded R511 road worth R146 million in Johannesburg.

A local film-maker is thrilled at having his movie screened in the United States next month.

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana has called for a review of the judicial system to ensure that the system protects the most vulnerable in society.

Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe will today leave for Belgium where he will participate in the 21st Ministerial Trade Committee meeting of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states.