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Haysom appointed UN's Somalia mission head

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed decorated South African lawyer Nicholas Haysom as special representative for Somalia and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in the same country.

Keeping students safe a top priority

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Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor will soon meet the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and Universities South Africa (USAF) to discuss steps to be taken to deal with the violence at higher education and training institutions countrywide.

First Lady on official US visit

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First Lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe, the spouse of President Cyril Ramaphosa, will from today kick off her official visit to the United States, where she will undertake various public engagements.

DAFF notes ruling on private use of cannabis

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The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has noted the ruling by the Constitutional Court to decriminalise the cultivation and private use of cannabis.

More women caught driving drunk in Gauteng

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Gauteng traffic officials are finding more women are now being caught driving under the influence of alcohol than men, says Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi.

SA argues for safe use of nuclear

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Efforts to strengthen nuclear security should not hamper the right to use nuclear technology for peaceful means, says Energy Deputy Minister Thembi Majola.