South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 1 for the late Mendi Msimang.

As South Africa prepares for another bustling festive season – with an influx of people into and out of the country - those responsible for border posts and points of entry have been hard at work to ensure that travellers have as pleasant an experience as possible.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has welcomed Parliament’s ratification of the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

National government has relaxed water restrictions for urban and agricultural use in the Western Cape.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says government remains committed to finding amicable solutions to the Xolobeni matter.

After a debate that lasted for over 70 minutes, a majority of the Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have voted in favour of the adoption of a report of the Constitutional Review Committee on the review of Section 25 of the Constitution.

Public Service and Administration Minister Ayando Dlodlo on Monday called on communities to fully support women and children who speak out against their abusers.

Career Advocate Shamila Batohi has been appointed as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP).

As South Africa gears up to mark 25 years of freedom in 2019, the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) has kick started the review process of the country’s democracy.

SA Express on Tuesday announced the introduction of a new route between Johannesburg and the Eastern Cape’s Mthatha.

South Africa has come out of a technical recession with the economy growing by 2.2% in the third quarter of 2018, said Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Government is demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the conservation of the Africa-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds through various initiatives across the country.

Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received more than 400 000 funding applications for the 2019 financial year.

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has committed to continue to engage the National Khoisan Council (NKC) as part of the implementation of the South African Human Rights Commission Report on the promotion of rights of the Khoi and San people.

Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa has condemned the continued attacks on healthcare professionals by members of the public.