South Africa

Pretoria – The Gauteng Health Department has partnered with the private sector to reduce the surgical operations backlog.

Pretoria - Government remains committed to ensuring energy security through the rollout of the nuclear new build programme, which forms part of the country’s energy mix, says Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi.

Pretoria - South Africa’s current account deficit has widened to 2.1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2017, says the Reserve Bank.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished his spokesperson, Ronnie Mamoepa, a speedy recovery.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has paid tribute to the acclaimed human rights activist, Lord Joel Joffe.

Pretoria - Radical economic transformation is not a break from existing government policy nor does it represent a new and uncertain path.

Pretoria – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has commended the progress made by the Black Industrialist Programme since its inception in 2016.

Pretoria - The Department of Water and Sanitation is strengthening inter-sectoral planning between land, water and agricultural sectors to ensure rapid transformation of irrigation boards in line with the Constitution, Water Act and National Development Plan (NDP).

Soweto – The Internet for All initiative will look at how South Africans can access the internet with affordable data prices, says Telecommunication and Postal Services Deputy Director General Tinyoko Ngobeni.

Pretoria – South Africa and Rwanda share a common concern and responsibility to enhance cooperation in the fields of environmental protection and sustainable development for present and future generations, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Pretoria - Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo will represent South Africa at the funeral of the Namibian freedom fighter Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, the Presidency said on Tuesday.

Pretoria – Life will never be the same again for the offenders at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre in Pretoria, thanks to the donation of 100 computers from the Department of Tourism and private sector partners.

Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Des van Rooyen has called on leaders in the Mogale City Municipality to put the interest of communities first.

Pretoria - Counterfeit goods worth an estimated R4.2 million were confiscated at OR Tambo International Airport over the course of the long weekend, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Tuesday.

Pretoria - Despite teething problems and challenges, the Defence Force Service Commission (DFSC) is making a meaningful contribution in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).