South Africa

Today marks the sixth anniversary of the passing of South Africa’s first democratic President, Nelson Mandela.

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel has been re-opened with water already reaching the Saulspoort Dam in Bethlehem in the Free State.

National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole has ordered an immediate manhunt for the suspects of the senseless killing of a Constable in Coffee Bay in the Eastern Cape last night.

With the festive season picking up steam, and the anticipation of a 13th annual paycheque, the National Credit Regulator (NCR) is urging consumers that while they may be looking forward to spoiling themselves and their loved ones - to do so responsibly.

Former Maletswayi Local Municipality Speaker Kholekile Lange, 46, has been ordered to pay back the municipality R65 000 in instalments of R3000 from January next year.

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has noted and welcomed the adoption of the Border Management Authority Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).

The South African media has been invited to submit their entries for the 2020 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards competition.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille says to entrench national unity and tackle gender-based violence, men and boys need to take a lead in protecting women and girls against abuse.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has kicked off his working visits to three West African countries - starting in Guinea today.

As South Africa continues to experience the effects of drought, which has devastated most parts of the country, Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has announced immediate and long-term measures to mitigate the resultant risks.

The marking of matric exam scripts, which commenced on 30 November, will end on 14 December 2019, Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi confirmed on Tuesday.

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has confirmed that it has concluded the online admissions placement for the 2020 academic year.

The South African Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has decreased by 0.6% in the third quarter of 2019, Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke has revealed.

Motorists will have to dig even deeper into their pockets at the pumps, as the petrol price is set to go up by 22 cents a litre.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has condemned the latest wave of taxi violence that left five people dead and nine others - including a policeman - wounded.