South Africa

Government has not taken a decision to move South African Airways (SAA) out of the National Treasury to the Department of Transport.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has welcomed the appointment of two Deputy National Police Commissioners as a step towards ensuring a clean-up of administration.

The new Dumisani Makhaye Drive not only addresses the challenge of apartheid spatial planning but it also paves the way for economic development for communities in the area.

President Jacob Zuma has expressed deep sadness at the passing away of struggle veteran and former Robben Island prisoner, Edward “Eddie” Daniels.

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has called for inputs on the Competition Act’s draft amendment Bill which seeks to address issues of economic concentration and the racially-skewed spread of ownership in the economy.

President Jacob Zuma says government plans to expand medical education in South Africa to accommodate South African foreign-trained medical graduates who want to complete their training at home.

National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Generals Lebeoana Tsumane and Francinah Ntombenhle Vuma as Deputy National Commissioners.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised traditional leaders for taking a stand against harmful and destructive practices like ukuthwala and promoting progressive cultural practices.

The Emfuleni Local Municipality has committed to paying R150 million to Rand Water on 11 December 2017.

Deputy Minister of Communications Tandi Mahambehlala says although government has made progress in a number of areas, the reach of basic services has not fully reached all citizens, especially those who live in the rural areas.

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi has encouraged men to take the lead in the fight against gender based violence.

The Gauteng Department of Education has now moved to four buildings in the Johannesburg city centre after a 20 year stint with 111 Commissioner Street as its home.

Traditional leaders in the Eastern Cape have committed to assist government combat the spread of HIV in the province.

A 33-year-old police detective constable, stationed at Saselamani police station in Malamulele, Limpopo, was arrested on Thursday for alleged corruption.

The Portfolio Committee on Police has welcomed National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole’s turnaround strategy which focuses on SAPS crime intelligence and detection as drivers to effectively fight crime.