South Africa

Providing shelter for survivors of gender-based violence will come under the spotlight this week when government leaders outline steps the State is taking in this regard.

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula has applauded the police for the arrest of 15 suspects for diesel theft.

South Africa is participating in the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Trade and Conference show currently underway in Canada.

The petrol price will again come down by between 19 and 54 cents a litre this week.

Eskom has announced that no load shedding is expected on Monday and the possibility thereof is low for the week.

The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation has called for a recommitment and concerted effort by metropolitan municipalities to spend the Urban Settlements Development Grant (USDG).

Two South Africans have tested positive for Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship in Japan.

Government plans to speed up the roll-out of the District Development Model to 23 districts by the end of 2020, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed the repatriation of South African citizens from Wuhan city in Hubei province, China.

The Office of the Provincial Commissioner in Mpumalanga has strongly refuted claims that police shot an 18-year-old boy from Barberton.

Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, will on Friday host a multi-disciplinary community engagement in KwaZulu-Natal.

Two fuel theft suspects, aged 35 and 52 - arrested in Mpumalanga on Thursday - will today appear before the Ogies Magistrate Court on various charges.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has settled its outstanding debt to Eskom, says Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula.

The use of emergency reserves has led Eskom to not implement load shedding on Friday.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) will deregister 138 inactive political parties should they not inform the commission in writing of their intention to remain registered by 31 March 2020.