South Africa

One in five South African women have experienced some form of gender-based violence, according to several reports, including the latest one by Statistics South Africa.

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training Chairperson, Connie September, says the committee deserves to be taken into confidence about the erroneous payment of R14 million to a student at the Walter Sisulu University.

President Jacob Zuma has conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of the General Secretary of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA), Reverend Alistair Arends.

The Waste Recyclers Project, which will be launched on Sunday in Ekurhuleni, is expected to create jobs, establish new enterprises and stimulate the local green economy.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will lead a group of black industrialists on an outward trade mission to Uganda in efforts to help them market their products.

President Jacob Zuma will answer questions for oral replies from members of the National Assembly at this afternoon’s plenary sitting.

President Jacob Zuma has received the final report of the Commission into the Feasibility of Fee-Free Higher Education and Training in South Africa, the Presidency said on Thursday.

The South African government has affirmed its support for the domestic poultry industry in the aftermath of the bird flu outbreak.

Gauteng Social Development MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza has issued a notice to close an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre, where two-year-old baby Bohlale Mngomezulu died earlier this month.

The Department of Labour has reiterated their stance on condemning any form of child labour and promoting the protection of children.

Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has congratulated Priscillah Mabelane on her appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BP Southern Africa.

The payment of pensions to beneficiaries of the former Venda Pension Fund will be resolved by the end of November 2017, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday.

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says strengthened partnerships are crucial to meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agenda 2030.

Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, says she is shocked and disgusted at the alleged inhumane acts meted out by Shoprite towards seven female employees.

The board of Eskom met on Tuesday to discuss progress on various investigations.