South Africa

Pretoria - State Security Minister David Mahlobo on Monday announced the appointment of Arthur Fraser as the new State Security Agency (SSA) Director General.

Pretoria - Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says the tourism industry must become fully adapted to catering for people with disabilities.

Ha-Mavhungu - Limpopo’s second largest church, the United African Apostolic Church (UAAC), is one of the congregations that embraces heritage of diverse cultures, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Malamulele - The wait is finally over for residents of Xigalo, near Malamulele, who have been hearing a lot about the transition from analogue to digital terrestrial television (DTT).

Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says South Africa is committed to a better tomorrow by ending the practice of open defecation in the country by 2030 or sooner.

Pretoria - After weeks of pre-birthday celebrations, struggle icon Winne Madikizela-Mandela turns 80 today.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has encouraged US automotive and energy storage company Tesla to explore the possibility of setting up shop in South Africa.

Cape Town – Government is providing a security net to over 17 million poor South Africans through social grants, Basic Minister Angie Motshekga said on Sunday.

Cape Town – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says government has delivered state-of-the-art schools worth up to R50 million in the last quarter.

Johannesburg - The newly launched African Rhino Conservation range States Action Plan aims to ensure that continental rhino increases over the next five years.

Cape Town – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says government has increased its focus on HIV and Aids education programme to help curb the spread of the disease amongst learners.

Cape Town - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has called on all stakeholders to give the Presidential Commission, which was set up to look into fees for tertiary education, space to conclude its work.

Cape Town – Government will embark on a nation-wide multi-pronged health communication campaign to promote healthy lifestyles amongst all South Africans, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said on Sunday.

Malamulele - Choral music should be revived in Limpopo in honour of the late choral music composer, Dr Shalati Joseph Khosa, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Pretoria – The City of Tshwane was transformed into a rainbow city for the spectacular Gauteng Social Cohesion Carnival on Saturday.