South Africa

The posh neighbourhood of Dobsonville, Soweto, was rocked by news on Tuesday that amongst its quiet streets, where children often play, was a hiding place for a multimillion drug lab.

A giant tree may have fallen in the field of government communication but the legendary Ronnie Mamoepa’s legacy will forever live in those he mentored and worked with.

The family of the late government communicator, Ronnie Mamoepa has expressed appreciation for the outpouring of tributes from South Africans as well as the Presidency for declaring his funeral a Special Provincial Official Funeral.

Minister for Women, Susan Shabangu, says the church, together with families, schools, friends and the media has a critical role to play in transforming our society.

Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has welcomed a ruling which states that section 20A of the Diamonds Act, 1986 (as amended) is not unconstitutional.

President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral for the late government communicator, Ronnie Mamoepa, who passed away in Pretoria on Saturday.

Government is looking at long term interventions that will significantly transform the waste sector, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

A pledge that will improve access to finance for black industrialists has been signed between the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) and First National Bank (FNB).

Join me on a journey to some very special places in our country, places that tell a remarkable story for the whole world.

Renovations and improvements at Thokoza Hostel in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, will start before the end of the week.

The drought conditions experienced in Cape Town has become the new normal for the city as a water-scarce region.

The Gauteng Department of Education has commenced with the placement of learners for the 2018 academic year.

Government will on Wednesday hold a memorial service in honour of the late government communicator, Ronnie Mamoepa.

Police Deputy Minister Bongani Mkongi on Monday officially handed over the Mount Road Cluster Operational Command Centre to the Provincial Commissioner of the Eastern Cape, Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga.

The South African government says it concurs with the findings of the 2017 OECD Economic Survey that reforms are needed to revive economic growth.