South Africa

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.

Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi has reiterated the call for citizens to obey the rules of the road.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has assured beneficiaries of social grants that all SASSA offices will remain open for business during December and will only close on public holidays.

South Africa has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

South African Airways (SAA) has reassured all Muslim customers that it maintains the highest Halaal requirements and standards in food preparation.

President Jacob Zuma is expected to address the Terminal Operators' Conference Africa (TOC) next week, which is set to pave the way for investment into the oceans economy.

Government has not taken a decision to move South African Airways (SAA) out of the National Treasury to the Department of Transport.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has welcomed the appointment of two Deputy National Police Commissioners as a step towards ensuring a clean-up of administration.

The new Dumisani Makhaye Drive not only addresses the challenge of apartheid spatial planning but it also paves the way for economic development for communities in the area.

President Jacob Zuma has expressed deep sadness at the passing away of struggle veteran and former Robben Island prisoner, Edward “Eddie” Daniels.

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has called for inputs on the Competition Act’s draft amendment Bill which seeks to address issues of economic concentration and the racially-skewed spread of ownership in the economy.

President Jacob Zuma says government plans to expand medical education in South Africa to accommodate South African foreign-trained medical graduates who want to complete their training at home.

National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Generals Lebeoana Tsumane and Francinah Ntombenhle Vuma as Deputy National Commissioners.