South Africa

Parliament is ready to put on a show on Thursday for the State of the Nation Address, says Speaker of the National Assembly Baleka Mbete.

The former Correctional Services and Bosasa officials, arrested in relation to charges of corruption, money laundering and fraud, have appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.

KwaZulu-Natal Acting Premier Sihle Zikalala has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of a student who passed away during protests at the Durban University of Technology (DUT).

Intermittent thundershowers in parts of South Africa have stabilised dam levels and managed to keep them at a national average of 62.5%.

The Department of Basic Education has extended the registration deadline to 18 February for those who want a second chance to write matric exams.

Experienced policeman, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, has been announced as the new Gauteng provincial commissioner.

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has called on the mining industry to opt for energy efficient measures on their road to sustainability.

Capetonians and visitors to the Mother City can look forward to clear skies tomorrow as the red carpet is rolled out for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s much-anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA).

The Hawks have arrested seven suspects - including a former correctional services commissioner and Bosasa officials - on allegations of corruption, money laundering and fraud.

In a bid to improve and strengthen its agricultural engineering services, the North West Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development Department has appointed four young agricultural engineers who will bring much needed skills to the department.

Since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his massive investment drive for the country, at least US$20 billion has been amassed.

Government has prioritised investment in the mining sector and mineral beneficiation due to its capacity to grow the economy and create jobs, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Parliament’s presiding officers will today conduct a final inspection on the readiness to host the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

As the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) concluded public hearings into Eskom’s third multi-year price determination Regulatory Clearing Account year 5 (2017/18) and fourth multi-year price determination applications, the power utility says it has presented a fully compliant tariff application.

South Africa says it is actively playing its part to combat transnational organised maritime crime, while remaining committed to its international obligations aimed at combating lawlessness at sea.