South Africa

The Presidency has expressed concern about the rumours and gossip in the media that continue to flourish with regards to the SABC Board appointments.

Transport Minister Joe Masangwanyi has expressed his frustration over the slow pace of transformation in the South African maritime sector, calling for more opportunities to be created for black people in the sector.

Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has noted a misleading report by The Times Newspaper regarding appointments at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has announced the appointment of retired Judge Frans Kgomo as the head of the Office of the Judge Complaints Unit for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI).

The KwaZulu-Natal Organised Crime Task Team is investigation yet another family massacre in Mariannhill, near Pinetown.

Sean Maritz has been appointed as Eskom’s interim Group Chief Executive.

Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has welcomed the swift action taken by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) over alleged fraud by two senior council members.

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has requested the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) to provide a list of all its beneficiaries and the investments it has made, which he intends to make public.

Eskom is taking action to recover funds that were paid to McKinsey and Trillian.

South Africa and Algeria are working towards building lasting economic partnerships.

President Jacob Zuma has strongly condemned the ruthless killing of six girls and two women in Embangweni village, near Greytown in KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday night.

South Africa and Turkey have committed to strengthening trade and economic relations to increase two-way bilateral trade and investment.

The Presidency says media reports suggesting that President Jacob Zuma supports the suspension of the Director General of the Department of Home Affairs, Mkuseli Apleni, are incorrect.

A Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer has been sentenced to three years imprisonment or R5000 fine for accepting a R100 bribe.

Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has established a Digital Migration Advisory Council, which consists of representatives from broadcasters, telecommunication companies, relevant government departments and State-owned entities.