South Africa

The 30th Heads of State and Government Summit of the African Union (AU) opened on Sunday in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa under the theme of anti-corruption.

The status quo on the state of education in Africa was taken stock of underlining the importance of education as the cornerstone in achieving Agenda 2063.

The City of Cape Town will on Monday activate its Disaster Operations Centre (DOC) to execute the City’s Water Disaster Plan, which will take effect in the event of Day Zero.

The Basic Education Sector Lekgotla has presented a number of recommendations to the department to help improve the education system.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has encouraged parties involved in the issue of 55 additional students, who were allegedly denied enrolment at Hoerskool Overvaal in Vereeniging, to sit down and discuss the matter instead of fighting it in court.

President Jacob Zuma on Saturday evening hosted a dinner to commemorate the Centenary celebrations of President Nelson Mandela on the sidelines of the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).

Fisheries management plays an important role in reducing hunger and poverty, as well as creating jobs and sustainable growth in the southern African region.

The strike action at the University of South Africa (Unisa) has been called, following a collective agreement reached by the parties.

The National Water and Sanitation Master Plan is necessary for growth, says Water and Sanitation Deputy Director General: Strategic and Special Projects, Trevor Balzer.

African nations have been called to renew their commitment and strengthen instruments to attain a malaria-free Africa by 2030.

About 191 000 students are eligible for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) grant.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is to work with religious institutions to investigate tax non-compliance, it said on Friday.

The Free State Provincial Government has committed to fully cooperate with the Hawks as they investigate matters relating to allegations of impropriety at Vrede Dairy Farm.

The Hawks have confirmed that they are currently conducting search and seizure operations at both the office of Free State Premier Ace Magashule and the provincial office of the Department of Agriculture.

AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat says if African States manage to stop corruption, there would be no need for external assistance.