South Africa

Pretoria - South Africa is determined to be part of the global response to the challenges relating to forest conservation, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Pretoria - The South African Judiciary is mourning the death of South Gauteng High Court Judge Haseena Mayat who passed away on Monday morning.

Pretoria - South Africa will today join the world in commemorating International Literacy Day by raising its flag for literacy as a human right, as a force for dignity and sustainable societies.

Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has honoured 28 people who lost their lives and those that were injured during a peaceful march at the Bhisho Stadium in September 1992.

Pretoria - Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana has called on forestry partners to give life to a broad national greening project as a means of ensuring a brighter future for children.

Pretoria – Government is implementing its broadband policy which will ensure that South Africans have access to fast, reliable, secure and affordable internet.

Pretoria – Debtors will soon have recourse in instances where they were found to have been garnished unfairly, according to the new Credit Amendment Act.

Pretoria – Operation Fiela, a multi-disciplinary operation led by the South African Police Service (SAPS), continues to sweep criminal activities off South African streets.

Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has congratulated the 26-member Black Mamba anti-poaching unit for being awarded the United Nations top accolade – the Champions of the Earth Award.

By Edwin Tshivhidzo

Women's Month came to an end last week, with a strong indication that South Africa has come a long way in the promotion of women in the country.

Pretoria - The country has enjoyed stable electricity supply for a month, Eskom said on Monday.

Pretoria - Durban is playing host to yet another important international event - the XIV World Forestry Congress - which kicks off today.

Pretoria- Former Constitutional Court Judge Thembile Skweyiya has been described as a man who contributed significantly to the jurisprudence of the country.

Pretoria- The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements is now stable and is ready to deliver on its mandate, Human Settlements MEC Jacob Mamabolo said.

Pretoria- “I’m very proud of him as a person and I have a lot of respect for the South African Police Service (SAPS).”