South Africa

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.

British Prime Minister Theresa May says the United Kingdom has for some time supported land reform in South Africa - as it is a process carried out in a legal, transparent and democratic manner.

South Africa should make the most of its close proximity to Mozambique by taking up business opportunities in the neighbouring country, South African High Commissioner to Mozambique Mandisi Mpahlwa said.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and UK Prime Minister Theresa May are expected to hold talks in Cape Town this morning, aimed at boosting trade ties. 

A bogus tax practitioner was one of two people sentenced to a combined 26 years direct imprisonment for defrauding the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and the United Kingdom have identified key sectors for investment aimed at boosting economic growth and development.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has suspended its Chief Executive Officer Steven Zwane with immediate effect, following allegations of maladministration.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is on Tuesday expected to host the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Theresa May, who will be in the country for a working visit.

South Africa is participating in the 3rd Indian Ocean Conference which is expected to promote strategic cooperation and trade ties between regional countries, among others.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is next week set to travel to Beijing, where he will co-chair the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit.

South Africa on Monday maintained that US President Donald Trump’s tweet last week, about the land redistribution programme, was based on false information.