South Africa

Professor John D Volmink has been reinstated as Umalusi chairperson, the Department of Basic Education has announced.

Finding investors and exploring trade opportunities are the prime objectives of South African businesses who are participating in the Department of Trade and Industry’s (dti) Outward Selling Mission to Peru.

The Health Department is to look into the safety of alleged “fake foods” following various videos which have been widely circulated on social media.

South Africa took home the best exhibitor award in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region at the conclusion of the 54th Feira International de Maputo trade fair on Sunday.

As African leaders gather in Beijing for a summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), expectations are high for the two countries to strengthen their already solid friendship and further enhance pragmatic cooperation to bring tangible benefits to the Chinese and African people.

The 2018 National Heritage Day celebration will be hosted in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal in honour of Adam Kok and the Griqua community for their courage, determination and fortitude in resisting colonial occupation.

The Department of Home Affairs has noted a judgement by the Western Cape High Court ordering the state to introduce legislation to recognise Muslim marriages within 24 months.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially tested the improved online application system which is aimed at improving the time at which users take in applying for funding.

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has called on women to take a stance and say no to women and child abuse.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the time has come for China and Africa to make FOCAC a transformative tool to change the lives of people and future generations for the better.