South Africa

South Africa is joining forces with the rest of the continent to commemorate African Traditional Medicine Week. 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said he had a fruitful discussion on Tuesday with South Sudan’s First Vice President and leader of South Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in Opposition, Dr Riek Machar. 

The South African Police Service's (SAPS) Operation Shanela has yielded success as 1614 suspects were arrested for serious, violent and other crimes.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a High Court judgment setting aside the decision of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) to appoint a company for project management and assessment services related to the renovation of certain prisons during 2014.

South Africa’s tourism sector continues to show strong recovery with the first half of 2023 recording more than four million tourist arrivals.

The ongoing load shedding in South Africa has become a serious constraint on growth and profitability for various sectors, including agriculture. 

Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu in partnership with the Central Drug Authority (CDA) and the South African Network for People Who Use Drugs will on Thursday join the global community in commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has expressed optimism about progress made so far on the Sedibeng Sewer Scheme Project and Vaal River System.

Implementing reforms will serve to enhance the ability of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) not only to adapt to industry developments but also to serve South Africans into the future.

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola has tabled the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment (NPA) Bill in Parliament after receiving approval from the cabinet.

South Africa’s men and boys are a crucial part of combatting the scourge of violence against women and girls.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has warned all suppliers within the departmental database linked to the Central Supplier Database of fraudulent purchasing orders.

Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says he would like to see implementation of the BRICS TVET Cooperation Alliance Charter.

Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has underscored the need for additional industry involvement in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college curriculum review process.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has assured the residents of Nongoma that the provincial government remains committed to facilitate the speedy delivery of water, roads and houses, and to completing some unexpected project delays in the area.