South Africa

Former Minister of Finance and Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Tito Mboweni has been remembered for his culinary skills, humour and as someone who was kind.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences following the passing of former Minister of Labour and High Commissioner to Canada, Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd Mdladlana.

Preparations for the Special Official Funeral service and burial of former Minister and Governor of the Reserve Bank, Dr Tito Mboweni are at an advanced stage.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says to achieve ‘Zero Hunger’, the country must enhance agricultural productivity and ensure equitable access to nutritious food.

As part of the nationwide 30 years of democracy campaign, the “democracy bus” is currently visiting various districts in KwaZulu-Natal.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reiterated a call for continuous action from all citizens to secure the country’s scarce resource through a change of behaviour towards water usage.

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced the full closure of Alan Paton Avenue Southbound Carriageway between Blackburrow Road and the N3 in Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal.

The Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, is using her time in office to drive transformation and gender inequality in sport.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Former Finance Minister and SA Reserve Bank Governor, Tito Mboweni.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), together with the South African Police Service and the Hawks, have conducted a search and seizure at the Dawid Kruiper Municipality in the Northern Cape.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reassured the public that the province is ready to administer the upcoming 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie is committed to resolving the dispute between eMedia and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) so that free-to-air broadcasts of Springbok matches on the national broadcaster can resume.

Eskom has announced the appointment of four new members of its executive team with three more executive vacancies expected to be filled in the future.

Police have recovered high calibre firearms believed to have been used in the killing of 18 people during a mass shooting at Ngobozana village in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will formally sign the Matric Exam Pledge alongside learners at Pretoria Central High School on Friday.