South Africa

The Department of Water and Sanitation in the Western Cape is rolling out phase two of the enforcement and monitoring blitz as part of drought interventions.

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says business confidence has been on the rise in the run-up to the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism, Beatrice Thembekile Ngcobo.

Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza’s legal team has filed extensive opposing papers in the Carolina Magistrates Court on the matter opposing the interim protection order by local businessman Frederick Daniels against the Premier.

Following the evacuation at OR Tambo International Airport, police have appealed to travellers not to leave any luggage unattended.

South Africa remains committed to intra-African investment, says Trade and Invest Africa (TIA) head, Lerato Mataboge.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the family of political economist and author Professor Johannes “Sampie” Terreblanche, who passed away at the weekend.

The 14 suspects arrested by the Hawks in the North West on Monday for alleged driver's licence fraud are expected to appear in court this morning.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent South Africa’s condolences to Iran following a plane crash in which all 66 people on board were killed.

The National Planning Commission (NPC) has agreed that the Discussion Paper on Energy should now be released for public input and further stakeholder engagement.

State Security Minister Bongani Bongo has dismissed media reports alleging that he had a prolonged stay at a Cape Town hotel, racking up a bill of R147 000.

The Presidency has welcomed the indefinite postponement of the hearings on the revised Mining Charter by the North Gauteng High Court.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of an inquiry into tax administration and governance at the revenue service.

Operations are back to normal at OR Tambo International Airport in Ekurhuleni, following the discovery of an unattended bag earlier in the day.

With 10 days left before the closing date, South African media are invited to submit their entries for the 2018 SADC Media Awards competition.