South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended warm congratulations to his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, for his re-election as President of Egypt.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has put in place a process that will deal with the issue of e-tolls, says the Gauteng Provincial Government.

Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has assured public servants and the public in general that government has no intention of delaying the current public sector wage negotiations process.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says it is concerned at the incorrect information being circulated via a Whatsapp message regarding the public comment process on Eskom’s Regulatory Clearing Account applications.

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe says the signing of the 27 renewable energy projects is expected to result in a reduction of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted by 8.1 million per year.

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has officially signed 27 renewable energy projects, setting the path for diversified sources of energy to enter the energy mix.

The memorial service honouring the life and times of struggle heroine, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, will take place at Orlando Stadium next week, the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on State and Official Funerals confirmed on Thursday.

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has joined the rest of South Africa in mourning Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, a heroine of the struggle and mother of the nation.

A strike by members of trade union Nehawu at the North West Health Department has brought forensic investigations into the procurement of medical mobile unit, Mediosa, to a halt.

Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane, has condemned the killing of Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) inspector, Ayanda Zulu.

The Department of Water and Sanitation says the steady rainfall over the past two weeks has seen several dams across the country overflowing.

Deputy President David Mabuza has encouraged South Africans to find the time to honour the late struggle stalwart, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Former President Jacob Zuma has paid his respects to the family of the late liberation fighter, Mam’ Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Former President Nelson Mandela's wife, Graca Machel, has expressed her sadness on the passing of struggle stalwart Winnie Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela.

In an effort to address wildlife trafficking, governments in Southern African countries have diversified and expanded their capabilities to meet the escalating threat, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.