South Africa

The suspect arrested in connection with the rape of one student and the stabbing of another at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth is due to appear in court this Friday.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has commended Caterpillar for its commitment to source components and related services in South Africa worth a total estimated value of R 1.3 billion.

South Africans can now report service delivery complaints regarding the police directly to Minister Fikile Mbalula.

Government will continue to work diligently to ensure that as it transforms the mining sector, it does not do so at the expense of the long-term sustainability of the industry, says Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane.

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has pledged the department’s support towards initiatives that provide sustainable water security solutions in Western Cape and the City of Cape Town.

South Africans will soon get their hands on the new R5 coins bearing the face of struggle stalwart Oliver Reginald Tambo in the year that he would have turned 100 years old.

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has made available R18.1 million for the development of the Dawid Kruiper Rest Camp within the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, says Environmental Affairs Minister Dr Edna Molewa.

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says processes are underway to strengthen her oversight role as a shareholder of State-owned companies (SOCs) to improve governance.

Despite the current unfavourable global economic conditions, South Africa’s tourism sector continues to show resistance and growth, with the sector supporting up to 702 824 direct jobs in 2015.

Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has noted a misleading report by News24 regarding the appointment of the SABC Board.

The Hawks in Gauteng have welcomed the sentencing of two officials, including a prosecutor, for corruption.

South African Airways (SAA) says it has received a notification from one of the labour unions of their intention to take part in industrial action.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has appointed a new a station commander, while extra police officers will be deployed to Philippi, Western Cape.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Acting National Commissioner, James Smalberger, says the department is ready to for this year's matric examinations.

Environmental Affairs Dr Edna Molewa has withdrawn the Integrated Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IIWTMP), which was submitted by the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA).