South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has proposed an end to the drawn-out legal controversy regarding the Public Protector's March 2014 report on Nkandla, "Secure in Comfort".

Pretoria – Transnet has appointed Garry Jason Pita as its Group Chief Financial Officer.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Official Funeral for the Umkhonto we Sizwe struggle stalwart and former Member of Parliament, Hermanus Loots, who passed away on Monday, 25 January.

Pretoria - As the country and the globe continue to battle against tight economic conditions, South Africans have been urged to live within their means to help the economy recover.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has sent his condolences on the passing of Nozolile Mtirara.

Pretoria – A campaign that is aimed at educating learners and citizens about nation building and social cohesion will be launched at Mochochonono Primary school, in Moletsane, Soweto, this week.

Pretoria - The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is gearing up for this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has published the proposed 2018 school calendar, for comment.

Johannesburg – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says he hopes the enforcement of tighter legislation will lessen incidents of discrimination such as racism and hate speech.

Pretoria - North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has conveyed condolences to the family of the five children who were killed in a fire at Ramatlabana village near Mahikeng.

Pretoria – The Presidency says preparations are proceeding well within the National Executive of government for the 2016 State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Pretoria – The Department of Social Development has disputed a media report on the alleged break-in at the residence of Minister Bathabile Dlamini.

Pretoria - The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says it is continuing to make significant progress in transforming the sheriffs' profession.

Pretoria - Parliament is ready to host the State of the Nation Address (SONA) that will be delivered by President Jacob Zuma next week, Secretary of Parliament Gengezi Mgidlana said on Monday.

Pretoria - Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has sent her condolences to the families of the children who burnt to death in a shack fire, in the North West, at the weekend.