South Africa

Application for financial assistance to study for the victims of apartheid, their qualifying relatives and dependents are now open.

The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has welcomed a R3.6 million fine handed to a major steel producing company after it admitted to contravening sections of the Air Quality Act by exceeding the minimum hydrogen sulphide emissions standards.

The Department of Home Affairs head office in Pretoria was on Wednesday vacated after a general worker tested positive for COVID-19.

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has welcomed the arrest of seven suspects allegedly involved in the collapse of VBS mutual bank.

Several labour offices will remain shut for a few weeks after employees tested positive for COVID-19.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday respond to questions for oral reply in the National Assembly.

North West Premier Job Mokgoro on Wednesday thanked the police for arresting two suspects linked to school burglaries in the province.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the President of Burundi, Major General Evariste Ndayishimiye, on his election and inauguration as President of Burundi.

Government has emphasised its support for the national carrier, South African Airways (SAA).

Higher Education, Science and Technology Deputy Minister Buti Manamela has paid tribute to those young people who are at the frontline of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.