South Africa

South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2% in the third quarter of 2017.

Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi says traffic officials must desist from taking bribes and adopt a no-nonsense approach to all motorists and road users this festive season.

With the initiation season in full swing, the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Department says it will be vigilant and continue to work with stakeholders in an effort to address challenges and end the death of initiates.

Government says it is investigating an outbreak of Listeriosis in the country which has caused the deaths of 36 people.

The amended Financial Services Sector Code (FSC) is now legally binding for all entities and organisations operating in the financial sector, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

A general assistant worker at Die Fakkel High School in Forest Hill, south of Johannesburg, was shot dead early on Monday by burglars.

With the widespread rainy conditions over the central and eastern parts of the country this morning, the South African Weather Service says the rain is expected to become heavy in places until Wednesday, leading to a serious risk of flash flooding.

The Department of Trade and Industry’s (dti) R48 million grant to a food manufacturing company has contributed to the creation of 300 permanent and 500 contract jobs in Modjadjiskloof, Limpopo.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Monday corrected media reports stating that the Chief Officer for Business and Individual Tax, Jonas Makwakwa, was paid a bonus while on suspension.

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi has reassured community development workers (CDWs) that government is committed to skilling them in order to effectively serve the people.

Today marks four years since the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela.

Consumers will have to dig even deeper into their pockets this festive season as the price of petrol goes up by 71 cents a litre this week.

The Media Diversity and Development Agency (MDDA) has announced the appointment of Advocate Musa Sishange as the acting chairperson of its board of directors.

Home Affairs Minister Ayanda Dlodlo visited Plettenberg Bay on Monday to raise awareness of the services offered by her department.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) will announce its decision on Eskom’s tariff hike application next week.