South Africa

North West Premier Professor Job Mokgoro has congratulated Edward Mothibi on his 2019 Comrades Marathon win at the weekend.

Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Ebrahim Patel has expressed concern at growing trade tensions in the global economy.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Geneva, Switzerland, where he is leading the South African delegation at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Centenary Conference.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed disappointment at the ongoing trucking industry unrest in KwaZulu-Natal.

The Department of Social Development has begun the process of submitting a Cabinet proposal for the declaration of May as Child Protection Month as government intensifies efforts to curb child abuse.

Eight men alleged to be Cash-In-Transit robbers have been arrested after members of the South African Police Service foiled an attempt to execute a heist at Evaton Mall in the Vaal.

South Africa has joined the global community in celebrating the annual World Oceans Day on Saturday - which raised awareness of the role of the oceans and the importance of conserving and protecting the country’s marine environment.

The Department of Social Development says it will be forging ahead with its efforts to protect South Africa’s children - despite the closing of the 2019 Child Protection Week Campaign.

Government says it remains committed to advancing the youth agenda and recognises the importance of youth activism in driving economic growth.

South African Airways (SAA) has appointed Zuks Ramasia as its acting CEO following the resignation of its CEO Vuyani Jarana last week.

As South Africa marks Youth Month this June, newly-appointed International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor says she will use her appointment to leverage international opportunities for the youth of South Africa.

Newly-appointed Public Service and Administration Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has a clear message for the country’s public servants – don’t get involved in corrupt activities.

With hardly a week to settle in, newly-appointed Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel will represent South Africa at two key international meetings of countries involved in determining the future direction of international trade.

South Africa’s newly sworn-in sixth Parliament consists of 446 Members of Parliament (MPs), 393 in the National Assembly (NA) and 53 in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has lauded the South African Constitution for enhancing the country’s basic human rights since 1996.