South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will officiate the National Day of Prayer at Absa Stadium in Durban on Sunday.

Pretoria – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says citizens in the 25 – 40 age group will from Monday be able to apply for their Smart ID Card and passport at four of the country’s banks.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says he is concerned by the scourge of violent protests that have resulted in public property being damaged.

Pretoria - Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has announced the official rollout of the national Save Energy campaign, which highlights the importance of energy efficient buildings.

Sundani - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has appealed to the communities of Vuwani and the surrounding villages to refrain from using the municipal demarcation issue to disrupt learning activities in the area.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says Operation Phakisa is contributing to government’s programme of promoting localisation and industrialisation.

Cape Town – State Security Minister David Mahlobo says 23 suspects have been arrested in connection with incidents of arson and malicious damage to property in the Vuwani area in Limpopo.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies on Tuesday assured business that government is working hard to boost the country’s economy.

Pretoria - With the Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) short-term solution close to a successful completion, Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane will on Wednesday launch the AMD long-term solution.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Friday address the historic Fort Hare centenary celebrations at the Alice campus in the Eastern Cape, says the Presidency.

Pretoria - The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Ministry says government will be deploying 74 mobile classrooms to all affected schools in Vuwani and surrounding areas in Limpopo.

Pretoria - Eskom is continuing to deliver uninterrupted electricity supply with no load shedding having being experienced in the last nine months.

Pretoria - A Lebanese man has been arrested after he was found with gold bars worth R7 million at OR Tambo International Airport, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Thursday undertake a State visit to Qatar to strengthen and elevate bilateral relations between South Africa and Qatar, says the Presidency.

Mashau - The situation in Vuwani and the surrounding villages is gradually returning to normality as all major roads and streets that were blockaded in the area are now open.