South Africa

Pretoria - The office of the Chief Justice has confirmed that sentencing in the Oscar Pistorius matter is scheduled to take place between 13 and 17 June.

Pretoria - South Africa has added another feather to its cap after the World Affairs Council in Washington named the country as the 2016 recipient of the Distinguished Diplomatic Service Award.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has congratulated Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso on his re-election.

Pretoria - Various Cabinet ministers and deputy ministers will engage with communities on government’s Nine-Point Plan as a “big push” to ignite economic growth during the National Imbizo Focus Week.

Pretoria - Government has strongly condemned the violent attacks and looting of foreign-owned shops in Katlehong in the east of Johannesburg.

Pretoria - The Department of Labour is to step up labour legislation compliance efforts within the private security sector.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has signed a proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to examine certain matters in respect to the affairs of the Msunduzi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.

Pretoria - Unemployed graduates of the Itukise internship programme on Thursday lauded the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) for introducing the programme that provides work experience to graduates looking for jobs.

Pretoria - Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development Lebogang Maile has condemned the recent looting at foreign owned spaza shops in Katlehong.

Pretoria - Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha has taken a decision to appeal the high court ruling that grants Janusz Walus parole.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed Mvuzo Notyesi as a member of the Judicial Service Commission in the place of Bubelwa Ndzondo.

Pretoria – Durban is proud to be the host of this year’s glitzy Annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs), says Mayor of eThekwini James Nxumalo.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier David Makhura has introduced a twenty-member team of eminent people to lead dialogues on racism and xenophobia across the province.

Pretoria - As the country winds down Human Rights Month celebrations, the Gauteng provincial government continues to forge ahead with its mission to restore dignity and change the lives of its citizens.

Pretoria – The recent visit by President Jacob Zuma to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has further cemented the strong bond of friendship and strategic bilateral relations between the two countries.