South Africa

Police have made a major breakthrough in the fight against the scourge of drugs with the discovery of what appears to be a drug laboratory at a house in Orlando West, Soweto, this morning.

Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo have learned with sadness about the passing on of former Social Development Minister, Dr Zola Skweyiya.

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) will open the online application system for Grade 1 and 8 learners on Monday, 16 April, and has provided a step-by-step guide on how to apply.

As the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) prepares to open the 2019 Online Application System for Grade 1 and 8 admissions on Monday, 16 April 2018, it has urged parents to submit their applications early.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) on Thursday announced the reappointment of three part-time regulator members.

Police and law enforcement agencies have asked mourners and residents of Orlando, Soweto, to take note of road closures that will take place ahead and for the funeral of struggle veteran Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, on Saturday.

The Department of Labour says the National Minimum Wage (NMW) Bill and supporting Basic Conditions of Employment and Labour Relations Bills are currently before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on labour, for consideration.

National Police Commissioner General Khehla John Sitole is appalled at the 17 police officers arrested on allegations of fraud and corruption related to the East London port of entry.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent messages of condolence to Algeria and Western Sahara following a military plane crash near Algeria’s capital, Algiers, on Wednesday.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is in Namibia where he will attend the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Council of Ministers meeting that gets underway today.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will host the BRICS heads customs authority meeting in Durban next week.

Government has thanked South Africans for participating in the official memorial service at the Orlando Stadium in remembering and celebrating the life of struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Family, friends, government officials, the diplomatic corps and ordinary South Africans came in their numbers on Wednesday to bid the woman who became known as the face of the South African liberation movement, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, goodbye in song and praise.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that South African citizen, Justin Van Pletzen, is detained in Dubai.

“I’ll make you famous when I’m dead,” said the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela to her Personal Assistant (PA).