South Africa

Cabinet has extended its condolences to the families and friends of the deceased mineworkers at the Sibanye-Stillwater’s Driefontein Mine, near Carletonville on the West Rand.

Cabinet expresses its disappointment at the decision by the United States not to exempt South Africa from the application of steel and aluminum duties.

Cabinet has joined South Africans in condemning what it has described as the discriminatory regulations passed by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Concerned about the recent spike in violence against the vulnerable, Cabinet has called on South Africans from all walks of life, to take a stand in turning the tide on gender-based violence.

The new era of hope, inspired by the spirit of “Thuma Mina (or Send Me”) that was evoked by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation Address in February is reverberating across our nation. It has a brought with it a sense of renewal that is moving our economy forward and has ushered in greater confidence in the country as an investment destination of choice.

Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu spent time on Wednesday helping elderly citizens swap their old social grant cards for new ones.

Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu says the department will continue to comply with the Constitutional Court order to ensure that millions of beneficiaries continue to receive social grants.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is concerned about the story doing the rounds in media about undisclosed high irregular expenditure by the department.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has voiced his regret over US President Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the nuclear deal with Iran.

Attendees at Africa’s Travel Indaba, currently underway at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC complex, have expressed optimism that the annual travel show will boost their businesses.

South Africa’s founding President Nelson Mandela was on this day, 24 years ago, inaugurated as Head of State.

Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, says she has taken note of and respects the Pretoria High Court judgment relating to Marievale village residents.

Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe is set to host a career expo and business engagement session in Atlantis at the weekend.

Police Minister Bheki Cele will on Friday host a social crime prevention imbizo at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in Soshanguve.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has released its weekly report on dam levels which has shown a decrease in the national water storage from 80.9% last week to 80.2% this week.