South Africa

In a bitter sweet moment, the McGown family has thanked South Africans and the world for their support and prayers for the last five years when Stephen McGown was held captive.

Cabinet has approved South Africa to submit its bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup (RWC), says Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo.

Cabinet has approved the reopening of the application process for the current Zimbabwean Special Permit holders, under certain conditions.

South African national, Stephen McGown, who was kidnapped by Islamist militants in Mali has been released, government announced on Thursday.

Residents living in certain district municipalities in the Free State will soon receive their free government subsidised Set-Top Boxes (STB’s) which will be registered and installed as part of the rollout of the Broadcasting Digital Migration.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says it has noted with grave concern the propagation of fake appointment letters for learnership opportunities issued by fraudsters.

President Jacob Zuma will on Saturday visit Lusaka, Zambia, where he will officially open the 91st Agricultural and Commercial Show as a guest of honour, says the Presidency.

The North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements is working towards establishing a single provincial register which will contribute to the national housing demand list.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the three canals that are supplying Voëlvlei Dam, in the Western Cape, are currently working and there are no operational issues.

Issues related to trade and investment promotion were discussed at the 7th meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Trade in China.

Members of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training have expressed their appreciation for the amount of vaccines research and discoveries at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.

For industrialisation to succeed, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region must reposition itself into regional and global value-chains and overcome the challenge of transitioning from commodity driven economies.

President Jacob Zuma has extended condolences to the family of the late Member of Parliament (MP) Timothy Khoza.

The South African Police Service is investigating an incident in which its members are seen watching as an Uber driver was being attacked at the Mall of Africa on Sunday.

As the country wrapped up the month-long Mandela Month activities, the Nelson Mandela Foundation has revealed that the initiative which started in 2009, reached 146 countries this year.