South Africa

The Competition Commission will investigate the Publishers’ Association of South Africa (PASA) and its over 91 members for fixing prices of books.

Three former Department of Labour Compensation Fund employees, found guilty of defrauding the entity of R470 000, will be sentenced in October following their convictions in May.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says South Africa and Algeria remain firm in their support for the independence of Western Sahara.

Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Michael Seloane says they have received a total of 186 complaints of alleged corruption during the first quarter of 2018/19.

Diabetic patients in South Africa have to prick their fingers three times a day to check their sugar levels.

To mark the commemoration of Deaf Awareness Month, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is set to assist the deaf community with their tax affairs.

Commissioner Michael Seloane says the Public Service Commission will be engaging with those government departments which have a high vacancy rate.

South Africa’s participation at the Feira International de Maputo (FACIM) Trade Fair is testament of the confidence it has in its neighbour, says South Africa’s High Commissioner to Mozambique, Mandisi Mpahlwa.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says there is a need to provide police with training to handle cases of abuse against women and children with sensitivity at the front desk to avoid case withdrawals, among other issues.

City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina has called for undeveloped land to be expropriated and used to address human settlement.

Struggle stalwart Sophie Williams-De Bruyn says the women of South Africa are under siege and live in fear of falling victim to crime and abuse.

Deputy Reserve Bank Governor Francois Groepe has urged financial institutions to be aware of cyber threats as they embrace technological advancements.

With currently 800 South Africans doing time in foreign jails, International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has urged travellers to familiarise themselves with foreign laws and desist from illegal activity.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will over the next few years focus on supporting companies that are actively participating in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The Indian Ocean Region is looking at redefining its regional architecture to deal with the myriad security and socio-economic challenges it faces.