South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says land reform is a priority for South Africa and addressing the issue of land needs to happen immediately.

Former Finance Deputy Minister Sifiso Buthelezi has been appointed as the new Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) following changes to the National Executive.

Derek Hanekom has been reappointed as Tourism Minister by President Cyril Ramaphosa following a Cabinet reshuffle last night.

The Department of Public Service and Administration has a new Deputy Minister -- Dr Chana Pilane-Majake, who replaces Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba following last night’s Cabinet reshuffle.

ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) member Zweli Lawrence Mkhize will steer the ship as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA).

Member of Parliament, Pinky Sharon Kekana, will be joining the Department of Communications as the new Deputy Minister.

South Africa has a new Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.

National Chairperson of the African National Congress, Gwede Mantashe, has been appointed as the new Mineral Resources Minister following a late night Cabinet reshuffle by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a Cabinet reshuffle that will see a change in the economic portfolio.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba to head the country’s State Security Agency (SSA).

Bheki Cele has replaced Fikile Mbalula as the Minister of Police.

More than 3000 new police trainees are to be absorbed into the ranks of the South African Police Service.

Unit 1 of Eskom’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Station has been shut down for refuelling purposes.

South Africa has a new Deputy President, the ANC deputy president and former Mpumalanga premier, David Dabede Mabuza.

The memorial service for the slain Ngcobo police officers will be held today.