South Africa

The South African Film Summit is expected to be held early next month to deliberate on ways to develop the local film industry.

Transport Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga will today join Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane as they host a pass out parade for 90 trainee traffic officers.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is taking the #Read2Lead and #SecondChance programmes to the youth of Khotso Tsotetsi Lapa, eMbalenhle and Secunda in Mpumalanga today.

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni will deliver the 2019 Budget on 20 February and as per norm, the public has been invited to make inputs.

South Africa and Namibia have signed a rectified agreement which will see the countries working towards restoring, maintaining and conserving the biological integrity within the fisheries space.

Residents of the North West will benefit from the newly launched Magalies Water Services Laboratory which provides services ranging from water quality testing and sampling, research and other services rendered in a scientific laboratory.

Home Affairs Minister Siyabonga Cwele says his department is ready to assist those who will require identity documentation to help them register for the upcoming elections.

Learners who wish to write or rewrite matric exams in June this year have until 31 January to register.

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana has challenged learners to start thinking about developing software that could be used to help improve government services.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Thursday has expressed concern at media reports on allegations of tax evasion at the various commissions of inquiry that are underway.

The Department of Mineral Resources on Thursday rejected claims that it is distributing food parcels to appease the community in the Xolobeni matter.

Tributes are pouring in from across the country for the late the legendary musician, Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi.

As the new school year picks up steam, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says there is a need to continue to strengthen the foundations of learning, particularly in the junior grades.

Rising municipal debt, coupled with poor financial and operational performance, pose a systemic risk to the sustainability of Eskom, says its Chief Financial Officer Calib Cassim.

The South African government has affirmed its commitment to assist Colombia in achieving lasting peace after years of conflict.