South Africa

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.

Environmental Affairs Minister Nomvula Mokonyane will soon appoint a high-Level panel to review policies, legislation and practices on matters of lion, elephants, leopard and rhinoceros management, breeding, hunting, trade and handling.

Work to renovate the Orkney hotel school, which will be used to train and develop the youth, has begun said the North West Department of Tourism.

The Presiding Officers of Parliament have sent their condolences to the family of former Member of Parliament and anti-apartheid stalwart, Mendi Msimang.