South Africa

Nine people have been injured in an explosion at Eskom’s Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening its partnership with Angola, focusing on shared economic growth, continental integration and sustainable development.

Five suspects are to appear before the East London Magistrates court on Friday on allegations of kidnapping, the Hawks said on Thursday.

Traveller movement at the Lebombo port of entry to Mozambique, is now open until further notice, the Border Management Authority (BMA) said on Thursday.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has commended police diligence in apprehending those found on the wrong side of law, even within police ranks.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that increasing trade and investment between South Africa and Angola remains a top priority.

By Nomonde Mnukwa

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has decided to advance R5 million to the cash-strapped South African Football Association (SAFA) to pay players' salaries ahead of the festive season.

Kariega residents could not hold back tears of joy when Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe, unveiled the newly refurbished Cuyler Bridge, which was damaged during the October floods that hit the Eastern Cape Province.

Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has appealed to all motorists and road users in the province to exercise caution and understanding on the roads to reduce accidents and fatalities during the festive season.

A suspect is due to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court in KwaZulu-Natal, after being arrested for dealing in drugs.

The Department of Transport Director-General, Advocate James Mlawu, has tendered in resignation in order to pursue other interests.

Meet Captain Loganathan Chetty, who is currently the acting commander of the Milnerton Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in the Western Cape.

As part of ongoing efforts to transform the country's energy and infrastructure sectors, government has launched the Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) market sounding exercise or request for information (RFI).

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says a G20 Africa Expert Panel will be established to support the work of the G20 Finance Track.