South Africa

The Portfolio Committee on Police has joined religious bodies in strongly condemning the attack on a mosque in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, which left one person dead.

The Joint Constitutional Review Committee has extended the deadline for written submissions on land expropriation without compensation to 15 June 2018.

On the day which marks 24 years since the inauguration of the first democratically-elected President Nelson Mandela, it was announced that Barcelona FC and Mamelodi Sundowns FC will play a friendly match.

Human Settlements Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo says the department will in the year ahead commit itself to address the significant housing backlog of just over two million before the end of the current term of office.

A total of 25 illegal foreign nationals were arrested for contravening the Immigration Act during raids on businesses in Cape Town on Wednesday.

The North West provincial administration says it has noted with concern misleading and unfounded reports about the Acting Premier, Wendy Nelson, that she stands accused of fraud, corruption and maladministration.

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says the department has made a proposal to global clothing retailer H&M to consider buying goods from local suppliers.

Government has begun the consultation process with regards to the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), Energy Minister Jeff Radebe said on Thursday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been appointed the Co-Chair of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Global Commission on the Future of Work.

The Independent Panel of Experts, set up to review the current list of zero-rated Value Added Tax (VAT) items, has invited all interested stakeholders to make written submissions for their consideration.

Deputy President David Mabuza has called on more business leaders to make it their business to adequately skill young people at educational institutions and at the workplace through internships.

Today, all of us do, by our presence here, and by our celebrations in other parts of our country and the world, confer glory and hope to newborn liberty.

Cabinet has extended well wishes to the Muslim community as they begin fasting for the holy month of Ramadan next week.

Cabinet has welcomed the new rules proposed by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) to improve regulations around data, SMS and voice services.

Cabinet on Thursday approved the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement which will be tabled in Parliament for ratification.