South Africa

President Jacob Zuma has held a historic bilateral meeting with King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the sidelines of the 5th Joint AU-EU Summit underway in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

African Union and European Union member states need to increase cooperation which will address the risks associated with uncontrolled and irregular migration, says President Jacob Zuma.

Learners, who wish to pursue their studies at the country’s 26 public universities and 50 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, have a few hours left to submit their 2018 funding applications.

Road officials will be deployed in their numbers to keep watch over the country’s hazardous routes this festive season.

Fathers can look forward to more time with their newborns following the passing of the Labour Laws Amendment Bill on Tuesday by the National Assembly, set to give dads more paid paternity leave.

As South Africans observe the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, a call has been made to all men to lead the change in communities.

The Presidency has announced a 4% salary adjustment for members of the National Executive and Deputy Ministers for 2017/18.

The marking of more than 10 million learner answer sheets at 144 marking centres across the country is currently underway, says Basic Education Director-General Mathanzima Mweli.

An amount of R181 289 million has been allocated by Government to address the absorption of 556 social work professionals in the sector.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says Parliament needs to improve its efficiency when considering bills placed before it.

Limpopo Premier Chupu Mathabatha says that the law enforcement agencies and personnel have been instructed to show no mercy to any person disrespecting traffic laws.

South Africa will tomorrow observe World Aids Day 2017 under the theme: ‘It is my right to know my status. Prevention is my responsibility’.

Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa has called for the acceleration of women empowerment, especially at the decision making and executive levels so that women can make a meaningful contribution to the tourism industry.

Transport Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has appealed to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) member States in Africa, Europe, America, Asia and the Oceanic states to support the country in its quest to retain its position in the council.

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation is looking at ways to try to resolve its R10.3 billion debt by the municipalities.