South Africa

South Africa has found a breakthrough pricing agreement that will speed up the availability of the first affordable, generic and single-pill HIV treatment programme.

Environmental Affairs Minister, Dr Edna Molewa, has called on all South Africans to join hands with government to put an end to rhino poaching by reporting suspected poaching activities.

Government is working tirelessly to legally recognise small-scale fishing communities and ensure that their fishing tradition and related economic activities are legally recognised and fully supported.

The Department of Health has put one of its forensic analysts on precautionary suspension from employment with full pay.

President Jacob Zuma will lead the Heritage Day celebrations in Siyabuswa in Mpumalanga this weekend under the theme "The Year of OR Tambo: Celebrating our Liberation Heritage".

The Reserve Bank on Thursday expressed concern at the “regrettable” auditing practices involving KPMG.

Police officers are participating in the 25th installation of the Police Music and Cultural Association’s national unity festival.

The Basic Education Department will on Saturday host the 2017 National Spelling Bee Competition finals for Grade 4 to 6 learners at the University of South Africa (Unisa) Main Campus in Tshwane.

Deputy Minister of Communications Tandi Mahambehlala has called on business, civil society and government to work together towards creating job and empowerment opportunities for communities that are experiencing high levels of unemployment and crime.

The 61st Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference has focused on how nuclear energy can assist member states in attaining their national and regional development goals.

In an ongoing crackdown on criminality within the traffic law enforcement fraternity, police this week arrested a 45-year-old Tshwane Metro Police officer on corruption charges.

Joint efforts of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and game rangers have resulted in 18 suspects being arrested in Skhukuza, Hluhluwe, Barberton, KwaMsane, Nongoma and Gluckstadt.

The repo rate will remain unchanged at 6.75% per annum, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday.

President Jacob Zuma has appointed Nkgakga Monare and Tasneem Carrim as members of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board.

The Gauteng Department of Health has assured the public that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have not been affected by the illegal strike by certain EMS personnel.