South Africa

Pretoria - Police Minister Fikile Mbalula says he will be signing off on numerous policies to enhance the effectiveness of the police service.

Tshiame - President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday launched the much anticipated Maluti-a-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAP-SEZ) demonstrating government’s promotion of industrial development.

Pretoria - North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has called for calm and stability following violent protests in Lichtenburg town and Blydeville township, in Ditsobotla Local Municipality.

Pretoria – As the country commemorates Freedom Month, Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has called on young people to guard and respect their freedom.

Pretoria - The Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria has received a donation of medical equipment from the Chinese government, as part of a cooperation agreement in health between Africa and China that was concluded in 2015.

Pretoria - A former mayor of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCM), Zukiswa Ncitha, has appeared before the East London Magistrate for charges of alleged fraud.

Pretoria – A payment agreement has been reached between the O.R. Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape and the Department of Water and Sanitation to settle outstanding debt totaling R87 million.

Pretoria – Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant intends to use the upcoming Workers’ Month to raise awareness levels amongst workers in South Africa about their rights and responsibilities.

Pretoria - South Africa and China have committed to taking cooperation in the field of communications to greater heights.

Pretoria – The Gauteng Provincial Government has lined up a host of activities to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of Freedom Day.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has conveyed in writing to political parties represented in the National Assembly his intention to appoint a Judge of the Constitutional Court, says the Presidency on Tuesday.

Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) today joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Penguin Day.

Pretoria – South African Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says it is imperative for Africa and China to move with speed in implementing the commitments in the Health Cooperation made during the second Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Health Ministerial Meeting in 2015.

Pretoria - The call by the National Development Plan (NDP) for an active citizenry to realise Vision 2030 was recently given a boost through the sixth (6th) National Imbizo Focus Week, which commenced last Monday and closed on Sunday.

Pretoria – The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has made an earnest appeal for South Africans to step forward and donate blood in order to save people’s lives.