South Africa

Eskom Group Chief Executive (GCE) André de Ruyter has been cleared of allegations of racism by an independent inquiry.

A 39-year-old suspect is expected to appear in court soon after he was arrested on Wednesday for ferrying R400 million worth of cocaine on the N1 north.

North West Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs MEC, Mmoloki Cwaile, has warned contractors that his department will not hesitate to take steps against those who build poor quality houses with sub-standard material.

As the country gears up for Youth Month, Deputy President David Mabuza says the main priority for government is to reskill, retrain and support approximately 3.5 million young people who are not in employment.

South Africa’s COVID-19 infections continue to increase, with Gauteng experiencing a greater surge than the rest of the country.

Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says to improve the quality of the lives of all South Africans requires a capable and developmental state.

A traffic officer has been sentenced to 24 months imprisonment, suspended for five years for accepting a bribe.

During the month of May 2021, net domestic short-term loans decreased by R6 661 million, says the National Treasury.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on political killings in KwaZulu-Natal has reported a significant decline in the crime since 2016, says Police Minister Bheki Cele.

Various KwaZulu-Natal Driving License Testing Centres (DLTC) will open their doors to the public over the weekends this month.