South Africa

By Dikeledi Molobela

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has urged the private sector to open its doors wider to young graduates in South Africa by creating more internship opportunities.

A groundbreaking collaboration between the Department of Health, the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Stellenbosch University aims to transform healthcare policy decision-making i

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed decision by Zimbabwean authorities to lift the ban on the importation of maize and other grains, as gazetted under the new Statutory Instrument (SI) 87 of 2025.

With a road infrastructure network stretching 27 478 kilometres, South Africa’s national roads are an important lifeline of the economy.

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Fannie Masemola, says police are working around the clock to apprehend the suspects behind Tuesday’s mass shooting in Westbury.

Government is set to introduce a new framework to guide and expand high-integrity carbon markets in South Africa.

South Africa and Indonesia have affirmed a shared commitment on the need to bolster trade between the two countries in order to drive mutual inclusive economic growth.

Following a deadly shooting in Westbury, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety says the involvement of young people in violence is an indictment of the current state of community safety and social cohesion in the area.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhusien has expressed concern over fluctuating and inconsistent payments by the Matlosana Local Municipality' to the local fresh produce market.

Jakarta, Indonesia – President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the Republic of Indonesia for its longstanding solidarity with South Africa and acknowledged the role that the Asian country played as an ally during the struggle against apartheid.

Government has reaffirmed that Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) remains a key policy instrument of the State.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has extended the deadline for written submissions and supporting evidence on the impact of Fixed Charges, the Generation Capacity Charge (GCC), and other related charges levied by electricity distributors, including Eskom and municipalities.

Registration is currently open for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other civil society groups to participate in the Group of 20 (G20) Social Summit. 

Western Cape MEC for Mobility, Isaac Sileku, has condemned the shooting that took place on the R300 in Cape Town on Monday that claimed the life of a minibus taxi official.