South Africa

President Jacob Zuma will on Tuesday undertake a working visit to Abidjan in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to attend the fifth summit of the African Union-European Union.

A total 5.6 million tax returns were submitted, while R18.5 billion worth of refunds were paid to individuals at the close of the tax season for non-provisional taxpayers, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Ten illegal liquor outlets were shut down and fines to the value of R15 000 were issued in a blitz in KwaZulu-Natal, said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi says government wants to remain in touch with communities so that it can see the challenges they face in their daily lives.

South Africans are encouraged to speak out against abuse and report criminal cases to the police.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women and Children, Susan Shabangu, emphasised the need for communities to work with the law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators of violence are brought to book.

Restoring business and consumer confidence and ensuring economic growth are government’s top priorities following the decisions of rating agencies Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).

President Jacob Zuma will today launch the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign at the Nelson Mandela University, Missionvale Campus, in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.

President Jacob Zuma has urged South Africa and Angola to diversify their economies and challenged the two to lead industrialisation efforts on the continent.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) says the implementation of protocols in the sectors of environment, wildlife, forestry, aquaculture and fisheries and tourism are key to fast track

South Africa and Angola have signed several agreements which will boost trade and promote people-to-people contact.

South Africa and Angola have congratulated the new Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, and vowed to support Zimbabweans as they begin a new chapter in that country's history.

Restoring the dignity of military veterans remains the priority of this government, says Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.

As the country observes the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has encouraged the victims of abuse to make use of the department’s Gender Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC).

Former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been sworn in as Zimbabwe's President, becoming the third President of that country.