South Africa

The Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested six accused including former MEC for Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Michael Mabuyakhulu.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has encouraged everyone from all walks of life, wherever they will be, to pray for rain this coming weekend.

The Department of Labour is finalising the drafting of exemption regulations ahead of the enactment of the national minimum wage, Unathi Ramabulana, Deputy Director of Employment Standards Unit told the workers.

The Compensation Fund on Wednesday announced that it will no longer process any invoices submitted by Sinempilo Medical Billing.

The Presidency says routine Cabinet Committee meetings are continuing in Parliament this morning.

Two local companies are eager to show off their wares at the Fruit Logista Berlin Trade Fair that gets underway in Germany today.

The Presidency has dismissed the media statement circulating on social media, claiming a State Visit to South Africa by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The allegations reported in the media that President Jacob Zuma wishes to fire Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and replace him with Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma are "preposterous and outrageous".

Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says the postponement of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) will not impact on service delivery.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says the BRICS Development Bank should aim to empower the ordinary people in developing economies.

Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete has announced that the State of the Nation Address (SONA) has been postponed.

Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will lead the South African delegation to the forthcoming 9th World Urban Forum (WUF 9), which will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Electoral Commission has encouraged all eligible South African voters to visit their voting stations next month to update their details on the voters’ roll.

The Presidency has clarified media reports that President Jacob Zuma has summoned Ministers to a special Cabinet meeting at his home in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Members of Parliament have an important role to play in advancing the governance of natural resources that South Africa is endowed with, says Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane.