South Africa

The tourism sector remains a key driver of South Africa’s economy, says Tourism Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu.

The Road Traffic Management Corporation's (RTMC) Anti-Corruption Unit (NTACU), together with the South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested 11 traffic officers in Polokwane, for allegedly taking bribes from bus operators, taxi drivers and motorists travelling on the N1 highway between Polokwane and Musina.

South Africa has signed two declarations of intent with the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) and ASI Global during the State Visit to China.

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has held meetings with various international partners to reinforce South Africa's commitment to enhancing the education sector through global collaboration.

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, says she did not have any improper relationship with a contractor appointed by the Polokwane Municipality.

The police in Tonga, Mpumalanga are working hard to trace a rape suspect who targets learners as they travel to school.

The National Counterfeit Goods Unit has led multiple intelligence driven takedown operations that led to the arrest of five people and the seizing of counterfeit goods worth more than R94 million.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has taken significant steps to deal with construction mafia through a coordinated and multi-disciplinary response to criminal activities.

eThekwini Municipality mayor, Cyril Xaba, has welcomed the re-opening of the Hilton Hotel Durban which will significantly benefit the City’s tourism economy.

Government says with so many police officers continuing to lose their lives at the hands of criminals, it can not be business as usual.

With the recent political developments in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured China’s President Xi Jinping of South Africa’s commitment to continue adhering to its policies with its Asian counterpart.

Beijing, China - President Cyril Ramaphosa says he does not believe that China invests in countries on the African continent with the intention of putting them in debt.

“We were able to sign eight agreements, many of which have to do with increased trade between the two countries and that has led to the opening up of the Chinese market for South African products, particularly with regards to beef,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday in Beijing, China.

A total of 1 110 permits have been issued for hemp cultivation since the declaration of hemp as an agricultural crop.

The Port of East London on Thursday received the two last tugboats marking the completion of Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) R1billion investment towards the Marine Fleet Renewal Programme.