South Africa

Durban – Some of South Africa’s youths have encouraged their peers to learn more about their rights and responsibilities and participate in the eradication of racism.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday cancelled his scheduled visit to the Eastern Cape due to technical aircraft difficulties, according to the Presidency.

Pretoria – The South African Police Service (saps) says officials at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg are working tirelessly to detect and deal with drug trafficking.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma is expected to address the Human Rights Day celebrations in Durban later today.

Pretoria - The Presidency on Sunday said it refuted the story published by Independent Newspapers about an alleged imminent Cabinet reshuffle by President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - South Africans saved an average of 515 MW during Earth Hour last night, Eskom said on Sunday.

Pretoria - Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson this week launched the Solar Capital De Aar 3 in the Northern Cape - the 17th solar photovoltaic plant in the province.

Pretoria - Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha hosted South Africa’s first Correctional Youth Summit this weekend.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu is expected to visit the families of the victims of road accidents along the N2 Nonoti in KwaDukuza.

Pretoria - Progress is being made in eradicating the bucket toilet system in South Africa’s formal and informal areas, says the Department of Water and Sanitation.

Pretoria- Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has called for greater coordination between mining companies and government.

Pretoria – A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Pretoria for allegedly masquerading as an official from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) who had promised to have former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius’ murder case squashed.

Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs will from today extend operating hours at selected ports of entry to ease movement for travellers over the Easter holiday.

Pretoria - Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has received the USAID-TB International Award for championing the fight against Tuberculosis (TB).

Pretoria – The North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements says it is optimistic that the White Paper on Human Settlements will help it to improve its provision of integrated human settlements in the province.