South Africa

Two men, who allegedly blockaded a taxi and assaulted its driver before shooting and wounding a passenger, are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court this morning.

The process of designating the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (SEZ) should be completed soon, says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe.

The police have arrested seven suspects in the North West and Limpopo in separate incidents for possession of explosive devices and conspiracy to commit an offence.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africa’s Muslim community well during the holy month of Ramadan, which starts this week.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says education remains the most effective tool in bridging the chasm of inequality in South Africa.

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has welcomed the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation’s Budget Vote for the 2018/2019 financial year.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sadness at the sudden passing of veteran photographer and recipient of the National Order of Ikhamanga, Sam Nzima.

Acting National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, the Hawks, Lieutenant General Yolisa Matakata on Friday congratulated Cape Town’s Serious Corruption Investigation Unit for the arrest and ultimate conviction of the province’s former top cop.

Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor has labelled the 3rd Human Resource Development Council Summit a success.

It was the tragic murder of a student behind the Tshwane University of Technology’s Soshanguve campus that prompted student, Mitchel Moloto, to approach Police Minister Bheki Cele and request his assistance in urgently addressing student safety on campus.

Shortly after delivering the Budget Vote speech for the Department of Monitoring and Evaluation, Minister in the Presidency, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma interacted with young innovators who are championing the objectives of the National Development Plan (NDP).

Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor says the 3rd Human Resources Development Council (HRDC) summit must provide hope to young people, and must clearly indicate that they know their plight and have solutions.

Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says the department will use the existing legal framework to fast track land reform.

Nurses are healthcare leaders and must use their voice to ensure health is provided as a basic human right, says the South African Medical Association (SAMA).

The SANDF has established a Board of Inquiry which will investigate what went wrong and find solutions for horses who were poorly treated at the South African Army Specialist Infantry Capability (SAASIC) unit.