South Africa

Brand South Africa has expressed concern at South Africa’s declined performance in the 2017-2018 World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index (WEF GCI).

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi on Tuesday paid unannounced visits to several service delivery points in Polokwane, Limpopo, as part of a drive to monitor government’s level of service to citizens.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will take its services and products to the community of Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape on Thursday.

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana has met with Kgoshi Mokopa Makgoba and the two have agreed to work together to resolve concerns around the resettlement of the Makgoba community.

President Jacob Zuma is expected to open newly built classrooms and a library at Adams College in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday.

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure, known as NATJOINTS, has assured South Africans that law enforcement will be deployed during today’s nationwide demonstrations.

President Jacob Zuma is still considering the recommendation received from the National Assembly of the names of persons recommended for appointment to the board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has instructed a team of seasoned senior detectives from the National Investigation Unit to probe the robbery of Dutch tourists.

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has assured South Africans that pensions at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) are safe and government has no intention of taking the money for unscrupulous means.

Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa on Tuesday said the South African tourism sector had contributed greatly toward moving the country out of a recession.

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says it is important for young people to start participating in creating a society that is united, with a common vision of realising a prosperous South Africa.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has checked in at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Pretoria.

Sport and Recreation Minister Thulas Nxesi has congratulated Banyana Banyana for being crowned the 2017 COSAFA Women's Champions.

President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to the family of former uMkhonto weSizwe combatant, Patrick Presence.

One of the major draw cards for the uptake of digital migration in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is access to compelling content, says Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo.