South Africa

South Africa has a number of initiatives that are aimed at fostering climate change adaptation and reducing the risk and vulnerability of South Africans.

Agriculture Minister Senzeni Zokwana says agricultural colleges should be reconfigured as this would allow them to help to respond to challenges facing the sector, including climate change.

Femicide is on the rise in South Africa, with Statistics South Africa reporting that the murder rate for women increased drastically by 117% between 2015 and 2016/17.

Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Rob Davies, on Monday hosted the seventh Tripartite Sectoral Ministerial Committee (TSMC), where tariff reduction negotiations were thrashed out.

Patients with Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) will now be able to receive life changing treatment as the Department of Health begins its roll-out of Bedaquiline.

South African National Parks (SANParks) says two field rangers suspected of being involved in rhino poaching have been arrested.

The Hawks have arrested six officials for alleged fraud and corruption relating to the awarding of tenders at the Northern Cape Department of Health.

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funded students, who wish to update or change their contact details, can now do it online.

While the risk of load shedding is minimal over the course of the day, there is risk of load shedding in the evening, Eskom said on Tuesday.

While Cape Town has seen an increase in dam levels, the city says it is too early to let up on water savings.

The Information Regulator says it has requested an urgent meeting with Liberty Holdings to get an understanding of how its data was breached by hackers at the weekend.

South Africans have expressed support for golden girl Caster Semenya, who announced that she will challenge the eligibility regulations of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF).

In a bid to assist distressed and dysfunctional municipalities, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Zweli Mkhize will conduct an oversight visit to the Mangaung Municipality in the Free State.

Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Barbara Thomson has urged South Africans to move away from unsustainable land use practices and make a difference by investing in the future of land.

Police are investigating the cash-in-transit heist that took place on Jakes Gerwel Drive, in Cape Town, on Monday morning.