South Africa

Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says all citizens must work together to protect South Africa’s wildlife as countries around the globe mark World Wildlife Day.

Pretoria - The University of Johannesburg (UJ) says it is investigating allegations of a registration scam run by a former member of its Student Representative Council (SRC).

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says a significant announcement relating to deliberations on the national minimum wage will be made in the coming months.

Cape Town - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says work is underway to stabilise South Africa’s state-owned enterprises and set them on a sustainable path.

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says racism does not belong in this country and it is the responsibility of all South Africans to root out the “demon” that is racism.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina says small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) are significant drivers of job creation and economic growth and large companies need to invest in them to ensure their development.

Pretoria - The six men arrested for suspected illegal mining will appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court today.

Pretoria - Gauteng law enforcement has a "new broom" in the form of Lieutenant General Deliwe Suzan de Lange, who has been appointed as the provincial commissioner.

Pretoria - The investigation into the alleged “rogue unit” at the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is not targeted at Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan or any individual, Police Minister Nathi Nhleko said on Wednesday.

Pretoria - National Treasury and the Reserve Bank have thanked Barclays PLC for its commitment to implement its new strategy in a way that minimises the impact on the economies in which it operates.

Pretoria - The North West provincial Public Works and Roads department and the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) are to launch a provincial office and skills development centre.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has been invited by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to visit the country, next week.

Pretoria - As part of the wider fight against crime, the South African Police Service (SAPS) will soon embark on a project that will deliver mobile police stations in crime hotspots across the country.

Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has distanced herself from a Facebook account falsely created using her misspelt surname.

Pretoria - Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed concern at the withdrawal of Aaron Phangiso from the first two ICC World Twenty20 internationals against Australia.