South Africa

Pretoria - Eskom has strengthened its Western Cape network by commissioning the Kappa-Sterrekus 765 kV line.

Pretoria – Twenty-four learners will join the ranks of the television and film industry after they successfully completed a six-month skills programme.

Cape Town – Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says she has approved Eskom Board’s recommendation to appoint the current Group Executive: Generation, Matshela Koko, as acting Group Chief Executive of Eskom.

Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says the development of villages, townships and small “dorpies” is a necessary process to improve the quality of life and economic wellbeing of people living in relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas.

Pretoria – Auditor General Kimi Makwetu has released the performance audit reports of pharmaceutical, water infrastructure and urban renewal projects.

Pretoria – As the globe prepares for World Aids Day commemorations, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended South Africans for their efforts towards the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Pretoria - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has urged members of the public and healthcare professionals to actively participate in World AIDS Day activities on 1 December.

Pretoria – The South African Weather Services (SAWS) says the heat wave conditions that are currently being experienced in the north-eastern parts of the country are expected to persist until Thursday.

Pretoria - Minister of Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu says government is on track with building integrated communities.

Cape Town – Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says he has asked the Public Protector to investigate allegations that the Ministry of Police authorised a R30 million payment to a NGO alleged to have links with him.

Pretoria – Reconciliation Month, which kicks off on 1 December, is a reminder to continue to work together to build a united, non–racial, non-sexist society where people live together in harmony.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma addressed the official mass memorial service of the late former President of Cuba, Fidel Castro, on Tuesday in Havana.

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has warned the public about the re-emergence of a recruitment scam inviting young people to apply for a cabin crew training programme.

Pretoria - Nine copper thieves were arrested in one week as part of Eskom’s fight against electricity theft.

Pretoria - African countries must make the most of the opportunities available through the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.