South Africa

Until five years ago, 56-year-old Thokozile Mthembu lived in a shack for the most part of her adult life.

Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women Susan Shabangu recently hosted five Techno-Girls beneficiaries who are currently studying towards engineering degrees at various tertiary institutions.

South Africa has moved four places up to be ranked 45th in the 2017 Country RepTrak® study conducted by Reputation House, Brand South Africa announced on Friday.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says the commitment made by Adcock Ingram to good business practice guidelines demonstrates the pharmaceutical company’s support to promote the sustainable development of the African continent.

The Gauteng government has set up a task team to deal with evictions in the inner city of Johannesburg.

Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi this week met with the board of governors of the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA).

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth has relaunched itself as the Nelson Mandela University.

The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Thursday reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%.

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and Gauteng Premier David Makhura have reached an agreement with representatives of the families and relatives of the victim

A fresh coat of blue paint, a little soap and water, some wax on the floors and a bit of elbow grease to clean classrooms, hallways and bathrooms at the Diepsloot Combined School were all that was needed to create a clean, fresh space for students to learn from.

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has warned consumers against using their cars as security for loans.

The public has until next month to comment on the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Governance and Management Regulations released by Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is investigating the owners of a suspected fraudulent international university on allegations of operating an illegal private institution in central Pretoria.

Pretoria – The Government Employees’ Pension Fund (GEPF) and Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has once again reassured its members and pensioners that their benefits and pensions are not at risk.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has urged consumers to exercise their consumer rights.