South Africa

Mental health issues are set to take top priority in the 2018/19 financial year, with the Gauteng Health Department budgeting R184 million for mental health NGOs.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed condolences to former President Jacob Zuma, who lost his son Vusi Nhlakanipho Zuma.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has published a notice restricting the granting of new applications for technical co-operation permits, exploration and production rights pending the publication of a notice of invitation for applications.

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene on Monday expressed confidence that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will reach its R1.345 trillion target for the 2018 tax year.

Umalusi has condemned websites selling fake matric certificates to the public.

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has announced the name change for Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape in the Government Gazette.

Fuel price up on Wednesday

The third Brazil Russia India China South Africa (BRICS) TB Research Network has set its sights on joining hands to combat tuberculosis among the BRICS countries.

Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti, together with Japan Ambassador to South Africa, Shigeyuki Horoki, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in the field of water resource management between the two countries.

The Department of Tourism has condemned the fake news published and circulating on social media platforms alleging that Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe supports rhino poaching

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has set itself a target to see 40% youth representation in both the public and private sector.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Zweli Mkhize has denied claims made by United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa that he urged municipalities to invest money in VBS Mutual Bank.

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Nouakchott, the capital city of Mauritania on Saturday ahead of the 31st African Union Heads of State Summit taking place there.

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Botswana for the 6th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit.

Government is committed to building an inclusive society which caters to the needs of the deaf community, says Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.