South Africa

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the launch of the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory now means Ghana is open for science research.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is in Mozambique where he will participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial follow up meeting that gets underway today.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s decision to dismiss the leave to appeal application by Borbet SA (Pty) Ltd and others regarding the regulator’s decision to approve Eskom’s third Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD 3) Regulatory Clearing Account (RCA) for the 2013/14 financial year.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Major General King Bhoyi Ngcobo as the Acting Divisional Commissioner of the Division: Crime Intelligence with immediate effect.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has welcomed the clean audits that were reported by several provincial departments, adding that the province is determined to achieve 100% clean audits.

The Gauteng Provincial Government says it has noted with concern media reports stating that Murray & Roberts Holdings acquired a 50% shareholding in Gautrain.

The Department of Water and Sanitation is considering blacklisting individuals, companies and organisations that continue not to honour their debts due to the department.

South Africa has put together a convincing bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023, Sport and Recreation Minister Thulas Nxesi said on Wednesday.

Sports and Recreation Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced the terms of reference for two Ministerial Committees of Inquiries.

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has committed her department to deal decisively with the flouting of supply chain management processes to ensure that public money is spent wisely.

The South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) on Wednesday said it is dealing decisively with cases of corruption in the construction industry.

As dam levels continue to decrease, the Department of Water and Sanitation has urged people to use water sparingly and always monitor water usage.

The Department of Mineral Resources has welcomed the undertaking to save employees' jobs in the sale of Tegeta Exploration and Resources.

President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to Police Minister Fikile Mbalula and his family following the passing of his mother, Emma Mbalula.

The Gauteng Health Department has contracted and fully licensed 64 mental health NGOs to house patients across the province.