South Africa

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has set itself a target to see 40% youth representation in both the public and private sector.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Zweli Mkhize has denied claims made by United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa that he urged municipalities to invest money in VBS Mutual Bank.

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Nouakchott, the capital city of Mauritania on Saturday ahead of the 31st African Union Heads of State Summit taking place there.

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Botswana for the 6th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit.

Government is committed to building an inclusive society which caters to the needs of the deaf community, says Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.

Despite efforts by government and civil society organisations, every year Tuberculosis (TB) remains the biggest killer even though it is an entirely preventable and curable disease.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says those who are charged with the responsibility of dealing with corruption, must rise and do their work.

In an effort to create more opportunities for the youth, Gauteng Premier David Makhura has called on municipalities to support the rollout of Tshepo 1 Million.

The South Africa National AIDS Council (SANAC), under the leadership of Deputy President David Mabuza, is set to discuss the common message that South Africa will take to the 22nd International AIDS Conference.

The Youth Employment Service (YES) launched the first of 100 Community Hubs on Thursday to absorb unemployed youth, ignite local economies and promote domestic markets.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will go paperless as of 1 July 2018 as it encourages taxpayers to use eFiling for all their tax transactions where possible.

The Commission for Gender Equality has urged South Africans to report cases of gender-based violence.

Buffalo City Metro Mayor Councillor Xola Pakati says the BRICS sectoral meetings have presented the city with an opportunity to position itself as a tourism and an investment destination.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the struggle for which the late former Ambassador Billy Modise dedicated his life to, continues.

The Gautrain extension project has the capacity to create more than 211 000 direct jobs, says Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi.