South Africa

The epitome of strength, courage and perseverance, this is how Mama Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe has been described by her granddaughter, Otua Sobukwe-Whyte.

Former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, who died last week, will be honoured with a full state funeral in Ghana, as announced by President Nana Akufo-Addo on Friday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged Zimbabwean leaders to accept the country’s Constitutional Court ruling, which reaffirmed Emmerson Mnangagwa’s victory as the duly elected President.

Deputy President David Mabuza has challenged men to stem the tide of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), rape and the killing of women.

Barriers such as limited access to credit facilities, financial skills training, stereotypes and traditions continue to affect women-owned businesses’ full participation in the economy.

While challenges persist in South Africa’s agricultural sector, farmers on Friday expressed their willingness to overcome these in order to ensure shared prosperity for all.

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says his department will soon issue a contract under the National Health Insurance (NHI) to clear the backlog of mental health patients awaiting treatment.

South Africa must move beyond the era of exclusively preserving quality healthcare for those with deep pockets, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) on Friday said it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident where a student was killed at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Soshanguve campus.

In a meeting with the United States of America's Embassy in Pretoria on Thursday, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Lindiwe Sisulu conveyed the unhappiness of the people and the government of South Africa - following a tweet by President Donald J. Trump.

The South African Post Office (SAPO) says that it is clearing the mail backlog that built up during the recently resolved nationwide industrial action by its employees.

Striving women in modern South Africa should honour the likes of fallen struggle stalwarts Mama Albertina Sisulu and Mama Zondeni Sobukwe who paved the way for their freedom and active economic participation.

The Department of Higher Education and Training is looking at collaborating with the gender-based violence command centre to address the scourge at institutions of higher learning.

Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister, Dr Siyabonga Cwele, has welcomed the study conducted to determine the spectrum requirements for the Wireless Open Access Network (WOAN).

Documenting women’s stories, addressing patriarchy and celebrating women, topped the agenda at an inter-generational dialogue held in honour and celebration of three iconic women - Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke, Albertina Sisulu and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.