South Africa

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday paid a courtesy call on Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is on a State visit to South Africa.

President Jacob Zuma has declared South Africa’s commitment to provide technical support and assistance for the upcoming Presidential and Legislative Elections in Liberia.

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has used part of her State visit to South Africa to share lessons she has learnt along the way as the continent’s first elected female Head of State.

Despite the negative effects of last year’s El Nino-induced drought, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) predicts a surplus in seed production.

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation on Friday congratulated Team SA athletes participating in the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships currently underway in London.

Southern African Development Community countries are putting shoulder to the wheel to strengthen the comparative and competitive advantages of the region’s economies to stimulate intra-SADC trade.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has launched a Six Point Plan which will guide police on how to treat gender based violence victims.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Buti Manamela, has encouraged artists attending the Musicians Indaba on Friday, in Soweto, to unite.

The chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has urged Kenyans to maintain peace after the General Elections on Monday.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it will greatly improve the management and administration of dockets across the board with the introduction of the eDocket system.

The National Energy Regulator (Nersa) has decided that no condonation will be granted of Eskom’s request to deviate from meeting certain requirements of the Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD).

While South Africa continues to celebrate women for their contribution towards the country’s freedom and democracy, Africa’s first elected female Head of State is in the country on a State Visit.

The BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) has confirmed the appointment of National Treasury Director General, Dondo Mogajane, to the bank.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) will today bring an urgent court application to the Labour Court against the South African Police Union (SAPU) to prevent unlawful conduct by 10111 employees picketing outside the Midrand call centre.

Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi will today host the Women in Energy Dialogue and the launch of the Women in Energy Awards in KwaZulu-Natal, as part of efforts to encourage women to participate in the energy sector, as well as to recognise their contribution.