South Africa

Stephen Hawking, a scientist and a science populariser, has died at the age of 76.

Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor has assigned a team of senior officials to Walter Sisulu University (WSU) to find a lasting solution to the ongoing protests taking place on the university’s campuses.

South Africa and Zambia have committed to strengthen bilateral relations on the region’s common agenda relating to peace, security and economic integration.

As a long distance runner who has taken part in 21- kilometre races, South Africa’s new National Commissioner of Police, General Kehla Sitole, knows the importance of endurance.

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday announced the establishment of the South African Foreign Exchange Committee (SAFXC) that seeks to guide and encourage market participants to adhere to the FX Global Code.

Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has urged African public service commissioners to redouble their efforts to promote good governance and excellence on the African continent.

Pupils of AB Xuma Primary School, who were victims of an alleged sexual assault by a scholar patroller last year, have endured yet another alleged assault at the hands of the forensic investigator tasked with their case.

KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Themba Mthembu will lead a team of State veterinarians in a massive vaccination campaign to eradicate the scourge of rabies in that province.

Urgent intervention is needed to improve conditions of health care equipment and services at the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital, says North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will on Friday submit reports related to the disciplinary action of its Chief Officer Jonas Makwakwa to Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance.

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of a number of state-owned companies (SOC's) have committed to improve governance and ensure economic growth.

The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services plans to facilitate the establishment of 96 Internet Service Providers over a period of three years.

The National Gambling Policy Council has met to discuss the Gambling Amendment Bill, which is expected to improve the regulation of gambling in the country and squeeze out illegal operators.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s first oral reply session on Wednesday will see him give an update on burning issues, including land expropriation without compensation.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura on Tuesday announced the appointment of Dikgang “Uhuru” Moiloa as a Member of the Executive Council responsible for Human Settlements and COGTA.