South Africa

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) is working with the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) to resolve issues related to the NTP Radiochemical Facility.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has given his full support for law enforcement agencies including the SAPS, IPID, SIU, NPA and the Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation) in their efforts towards stamping the authority of the state towards ridding South Africa of corruption and criminality.

The 10-member syndicate, which was arrested for allegedly selling commercial explosives, will appear in court this morning.

The Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested six accused including former MEC for Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Michael Mabuyakhulu.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has encouraged everyone from all walks of life, wherever they will be, to pray for rain this coming weekend.

The Department of Labour is finalising the drafting of exemption regulations ahead of the enactment of the national minimum wage, Unathi Ramabulana, Deputy Director of Employment Standards Unit told the workers.

The Compensation Fund on Wednesday announced that it will no longer process any invoices submitted by Sinempilo Medical Billing.

The Presidency says routine Cabinet Committee meetings are continuing in Parliament this morning.

Two local companies are eager to show off their wares at the Fruit Logista Berlin Trade Fair that gets underway in Germany today.

The Presidency has dismissed the media statement circulating on social media, claiming a State Visit to South Africa by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The allegations reported in the media that President Jacob Zuma wishes to fire Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and replace him with Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma are "preposterous and outrageous".

Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says the postponement of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) will not impact on service delivery.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says the BRICS Development Bank should aim to empower the ordinary people in developing economies.

Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete has announced that the State of the Nation Address (SONA) has been postponed.

Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will lead the South African delegation to the forthcoming 9th World Urban Forum (WUF 9), which will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.