South Africa

South Africans on 8 May took to the polls to elect the sixth administration, 25 years since the advent of democracy, with much optimism.

The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Education has moved swiftly to suspend a learner involved in physical confrontation with a teacher.

A global shortage of lamivudine, a second line regimen of anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment has affected the availability of this ARV in health facilities in the country.

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy has noted the application lodged by Groundwork and Vukani Environment represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights, and agrees there are air quality challenges in the Mpumalanga Highveld Area.

The North West consumer court has ordered the closure of the Rock of Springs SA College in Mahikeng.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on governments worldwide to renew their commitment to fundamental workers’ rights, based on social justice.

Retirement funds, which are an essential part of South Africa’s capital market environment, have a role to play in the country’s development, says Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the 108th session of the International Labour Conference where the outcomes of the Global Commission on the Future of Work will be presented.

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.