South Africa

Pretoria – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says disciplinary action will be taken against officials found guilty of irregular and wasteful expenditure in his department.

Pretoria - Debate on the privatisation of power utility Eskom is misguided, says Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown.

Pretoria - About 26 families from Khuma location in Stilfontein, east of Klerksdorp, whose homes were badly damaged by Tuesday’s earth tremor, are receiving temporary accommodation and basic needs from government.

Washington – South Africa has welcomed the commitment by President Barack Obama to support the continuation and enhancement of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

Washington – US President Barack Obama has announced a massive 33 billion US dollars in new financing to promote US exports to and investment in Africa.

Pretoria - National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega has announced measures to stem gang violence in the country.

Cape Town – Western Cape Premier Helen Zille says the opening of a solar panel manufacturing plant in Cape Town is good for job creation and has the potential to create secondary industries.

Pretoria - At least one fatal incident has been reported so far following the earth tremor that hit different parts of South Africa.

Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has published the Draft National Credit Regulations for Affordability Assessment regulations, which are aimed at curbing reckless lending.

Pretoria - South Africa has completed the ratification process of the Benguela Current Convention (BCC), says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Pretoria – Learners from various schools around Gauteng got a sneak peek into the world of science when they visited the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria.

Pretoria – The Department of Labour’s Sheltered Employment Factories (SEF) have finally been given legal status, which is good news for job creation for people with disabilities.

This is an auspicious year for our country. It is 20 years since our nation emerged from the shadow of apartheid and also the 60th milestone of extraordinary women who fought for our democracy.

Pretoria- North West MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine, says he will take drastic action against municipalities who are not towing the line to better their financial audit outcomes, year on year.

Pretoria – The Department of Environmental Affairs has set aside R200 million to further regulate invasive alien species.