South Africa

President Jacob Zuma says he has announced his intention to establish a commission of inquiry into state capture.

Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has called for a thorough investigation to the erroneous payment of R14.1 million into the account of a Walter Sisulu University (WSU) student.

Two former Karoo Hoogland Municipality senior employees have been sentenced in the Williston Regional Court for corruption.

While the government has invested a number of resources in an attempt to stop the sexual and violent abuse of women, it remains a prevalent crime.

President Jacob Zuma is expected to officially launch Invest SA one-stop shop in the Western Cape next week.

In response to rapid urbanisation, the forum of Minister and MECs of Human Settlements (MINMEC) has taken a decision to redirect over R650 million Urban Settlements Development Grant (USDG) to the country’s five metropolitan municipalities.

One in five South African women have experienced some form of gender-based violence, according to several reports, including the latest one by Statistics South Africa.

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training Chairperson, Connie September, says the committee deserves to be taken into confidence about the erroneous payment of R14 million to a student at the Walter Sisulu University.

President Jacob Zuma has conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of the General Secretary of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA), Reverend Alistair Arends.

The Waste Recyclers Project, which will be launched on Sunday in Ekurhuleni, is expected to create jobs, establish new enterprises and stimulate the local green economy.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will lead a group of black industrialists on an outward trade mission to Uganda in efforts to help them market their products.

President Jacob Zuma will answer questions for oral replies from members of the National Assembly at this afternoon’s plenary sitting.

President Jacob Zuma has received the final report of the Commission into the Feasibility of Fee-Free Higher Education and Training in South Africa, the Presidency said on Thursday.

The South African government has affirmed its support for the domestic poultry industry in the aftermath of the bird flu outbreak.

Gauteng Social Development MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza has issued a notice to close an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre, where two-year-old baby Bohlale Mngomezulu died earlier this month.