South Africa

The Hawks have confirmed that the remains found on the banks of the Tugela River in February are that of missing botanist Rodney Saunders.

Deputy President David Mabuza says the recent decision by ratings agency Moody’s to maintain South Africa’s investment grading, as well as changing the country’s outlook from negative to stable, will go a long way in restoring investor confidence.

Heavy rainfall in the past month have brought relief in most parts of the country, the weekly report on dam levels indicates.

As South Africa celebrates the 8th African Vaccination Week, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has urged all parents and caregivers to take children to their nearest clinic for vaccinations.

Decisions taken at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Double Troika Extraordinary Summit will see the SADC Chair appoint an assistant facilitator in Lesotho and ensure peaceful elections in its member states.

The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) has warned unsuspecting housing consumers against the fraudulent use of its logo in a letter allegedly sent out by Cosmopolitan Projects about guarantees on their completed homes.

With South Africa due to mark Freedom Day on Friday, Brand South Africa will host intergenerational dialogues on progress that the country has made since attaining freedom.

Government has appealed to workers and unions taking part in the planned marches by the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) to desist from violence and destruction of property.

The suspended head of the North West Health Department, Thabo Lekalakala, is set to face disciplinary proceedings according to recommendations in a report that looked into the procurement of the medical mobile unit, Mediosa.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has launched the Lesedi Skills Development Academy in Atlantis in the Western Cape to give youth from the area a better chance in the job market.

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has appointed a panel that will review the current list of VAT zero-rated products.

The Departments of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) have launched a full investigation to identify the causes of deaths of three Bryde’s whales in Mossel Bay.

The largest Madiba portrait has been unveiled at Zonderwater Correctional Centre in Cullinan, east of Pretoria.

South African Airways (SAA) on Tuesday cancelled its flights to and from Mauritius due to bad weather.

One of the interventions prioritized for implementation in the 2018/19 financial year is the establishment of 30 Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs) as Internet Service Providers and resellers of domain names.