South Africa

South Africans must brace themselves for a busy Tuesday, as hundreds of activities will take place around the country in celebration of the annual Nelson Mandela International Day.

Inscribed as the ninth World Heritage Site in South Africa, the ‡Khomani Cultural Landscape has been added to the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) prestigious list of sites.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will spend R100 million to support emerging black filmmakers.

Residents in Malamulele, Limpopo, have been urged to speak out against ritual murders following the murder of 16-year-old Rirhandzu Manganyi, who was found dead a week ago with some body parts missing.

As its commitment to Mandela Day, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) will on Tuesday host blood donation sites at hundreds of locations all over South Africa.

Eskom has refuted weekend reports stating that it is facing a cash crisis.

As winter takes hold over large parts of South Africa, Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has appealed to the citizens to keep warm as a cold weather pattern unfolds in the coming days.

The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) says all procurement processes were duly adhered to when appointing consulting firm Deloitte.

With political killings intensifying in KwaZulu-Natal, Premier Willies Mchunu is doubling efforts aimed at ensuring a climate of peace and stability prevails in the province.

Department of Water and Sanitation Director-General Dan Mashitisho has been given a notice of intention to suspend, subject to him providing reasons as to why he should not be suspended.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has gazetted the Draft Mine Water Management Policy for public comments.

The Hawks have expressed shock and dismay following a media report involving its employees.

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi will spend her Mandela Day on Tuesday with the homeless in the capital city, Tshwane.

Brand South Africa has called on all South Africans to play their part and act against poverty and unite to make a change in society on International Mandela Day.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa does not have the powers to establish a judicial commission of inquiry into the alleged state capture, although he supports the call for the inquiry.