South Africa

There are no plans to dispose of any of the assets of South African Airways (SAA), the national carrier said on Wednesday.

A better health system, access to affordable drugs, more investment in research and innovation are needed to stop the Tuberculosis epidemic, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

A settlement agreement has been reached in the matter involving the Invitation to Apply (ITA) for the allocation of high demand spectrum.

A 36-year-old has appeared in the Midrand Magistrate Court for allegedly driving his vehicle at a speed of 200km/h on the R21 near Olifantsfontein, says the Gauteng Department of Community Safety.

The African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW) has commended the South African government for establishing a department that focuses on sanitation issues.

Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom has welcomed the Economic Stimulus and Recovery Package announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, which includes immigration reforms approved by Cabinet.

Police have told Members of Parliament that from next month, police will implement more stringent security measures at all access points following a recent incident where a Parliamentary staffer smuggled in a firearm before taking his own life.

Amid complex global multilateral challenges, Gambian President Adama Barrow told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday that countries need to work together to solve global problems.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has welcomed progress made in the North West section 100 (1B) intervention.

The trainees of the War-on-Leaks project will soon be informed how they will access their stipends from the R30 million transferred to Rand Water last month.

South Africa has launched the world’s first citizen engagement platform that makes use of popular messenger WhatsApp.

The National Public Service Hackathon, which aims to harness innovation and develop technological solutions to improve the delivery of government services, kicks off in Johannesburg on Friday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly that South Africa is hard at work to revive its economy.

National Treasury has published the Financial Sector Laws Amendment Bill, which will strengthen the Reserve Bank to manage the orderly resolution or winding down of a failing financial institution for public consultation.

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana has called on all South Africans to ensure the SABC is a sustainable organisation by paying their TV licences.