South Africa

South Africa will not be hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2023, to the disappointment of many.

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has advised the Department of Water and Sanitation to engage with Cooperative Governance Department (COGTA) and National Treasury to ensure the withholding of owing municipalities’ equitable share.

Home Affairs has introduced a hugely improved refugee travel document to improve asylum-seeking management.

Proudly donned in an army green uniform, with her sparkly manicured red nails and matte mauve lipstick, Lieutenant Colonel Portia Shingange’s eyes welled up as she spoke about her role in protecting South Africa’s borderlines.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has extended public hearings into Eskom’s revenue application.

President Jacob Zuma, in his capacity as chair of Southern African Development Community (SADC), is sending special envoys to Zimbabwe and Angola in light of the unfolding situation in that country.

President Jacob Zuma, on behalf of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has noted with great concern the unfolding of the political situation in the Republic of Zimbabwe.

Crystal meth worth an estimated at R4 530 000 was intercepted at OR Tambo International airport on Wednesday, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday brief the National Assembly on government’s nation building efforts and strategies to intensify human resource development in South Africa.

President Jacob Zuma will co-chair the fourth session of the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC) to be held in Gaborone, Botswana, on Friday.

Eskom has distanced itself from utterances made by its officials at the Parliamentary enquiry.

President Jacob Zuma has urged government departments and provinces to pay businesses, particularly small enterprises on time, within the stipulated 30 days of submitting legitimate invoices.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has met with his department’s social partners in preparation for the World Trade Organisation’s 11th Ministerial Conference that will take place in December.

Government’s industrialisation policy can be realised if bilateral relations between South Africa and Russia put beneficiation programmes at the forefront, says Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe.

Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Hlengiwe Mkhize says there needs to be a proper understanding of the qualifications and skills training required to meet the complex and evolving needs of society and the economy.