South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today present the Presidency Budget Vote speech in Parliament at 2pm.

Tributes are pouring in for former South African ambassador to Germany and SABC board chairperson Sonwabo Eddie Funde.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has concluded her visit to Argentina, where she led a South African delegation to the G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is calling on youth from all walks of life between the ages of 18 and 30 to join the service.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Azhar Bham SC as a new presiding officer for the inquiry into disciplinary charges against suspended South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Tom Moyane.

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says the panel that has been established to review a list off zero-rated food products will submit its report next month.

Sports and Recreation Minister Tokozile Xasa says after engagements with sports federations body SASCOC and Athletics South Africa, it has been agreed that steps will be taken to challenge the IAAF’s new regulations seen to be targeted at barring Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya from participating in certain races.

Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti says an urgent intervention is required to re-align project management and planning with the department’s available budget.

South Africa is set to participate in the Viva Technology Conference and Exhibition (VivaTech) which is dedicated to innovation and digital transformation focused on start-ups.

 Forty-six young South Africans are set to travel to the United States to participate in the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship programme for six weeks from June 18 to August 2.

The eight suspects arrested in Klerksdorp and Upington in connection with a bank robbery that took place in April are due to appear in court this morning.

Government has identified rural and township economies as vehicles for achieving radical economic transformation.

The Presidency says it has filed a notice to abide by the court’s decision on the provision by the state of legal assistance to former president Jacob Zuma.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has reminded first year students, who have qualified to get a bursary from the NSFAS, to ensure that they have signed their agreements by 31 July 2018.

South Africa will participate in the 107th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC).