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Arts refutes media claims

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has denied allegations made by the City Press on how it manages public funds.

SA participates in sustainable development forum

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane is leading a South African delegation to the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development at the United Nations (UN) in New York.

IEC adjudicates registration of political parties

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

The Electoral Commission has met to adjudicate on two appeals received against the registration of the African Transformation Movement (ATM) and the Black First Land First (BLF).

Republic of Korea keen to draw on SA's experience

Monday, July 15, 2019

South Africa’s experience with transitioning to democratic rule following years of apartheid is an important lesson that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea want to draw from, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor said on Monday.

Mpumalanga investigating team hailed for job well done

Monday, July 15, 2019

The Office of the SAPS Provincial Commissioner in Mpumalanga has commended the investigating team whose efforts led to the exhumation of women’s bodies at the house of a 25-year-old man.

SA works to finalise tariff schedule of AfCFTA

Monday, July 15, 2019

With the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) expected to reshape the economy, South Africa still has a lot of homework to do to in finalising its tariff schedule related to the agreement, says Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel.

Over 140 arrested in Western Cape NatJoints operations

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Over 140 suspects have been arrested during National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJoints) operations around the Western Cape since Thursday morning, Police Minister Bheki Cele says.

During the multi-disciplinary, integrated high density operations in the areas of Philipi, Steenberg and Delft, 143 suspects were arrested for crimes including murder, attempted murder, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH), aggravated robberies, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, and possession of drugs, among others.

Extradition of former Mozambique Finance Minister halted

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has authorised his Director-General Vusi Madonsela to file papers opposing Mozambique finance minister Manuel Chang's application to be extradited.

Deputy President to release UNAIDS Global Report

Sunday, July 14, 2019

The South African National Aids Council (SANAC) chairperson, Deputy President David Mabuza, will on Tuesday officiate at the launch of the UNAIDS Global Report.