South Africa

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says South Africa is not a xenophobic country and the human rights of all people are respected.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has decided not to suspend or institute an inquiry into the fitness of Advocate Lawrence Mrwebi and Advocate Nomgcobo Jiba to hold office, says the Presidency.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has reiterated that true reconciliation will be impossible to achieve if the land question is not addressed.

Pretoria – The Mpumalanga Provincial Governemnt is working closely with SAPPI on the development of the Ngodwana Project, which will contribute R13 billion to Mpumalanga’s economy over 20 years, says Premier David Mabuza.

Pretoria- Government will tomorrow embark on the National Development Plan (NDP) back to school Izimbizo to send a clear message that South Africa is serious about education and that it is at the apex of government priorities.

Pretoria – The Mpumalanga Provincial Government has set aside billions of rands to invest into its key human settlement projects, including those that are currently being implemented across the province.

Musina - Makhado and Tubatse in Limpopo are to be declared Special Economic Zones that will bring in R44 billion in investments to the province and create 22 800 direct jobs.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has once again called for restraint and calm as what was initially meant to be a protest against crime was marred by violence, looting and destruction of property.

Pretoria - The unrest seen on the streets of Pretoria and its surrounding townships has been brought under control, with over 100 people being arrested, Acting Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane said on Friday.

Pretoria – It was a dream come true for Siyabonga Molotshwa, a visually impaired community radio presenter from KwaZulu-Natal, who received a portable talking computer for the blind.

Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Police says communities in Pretoria must act within the confines of the Constitution, and not take the law into their own hands.

Pretoria – The Nelson Mandela Foundation has reminded South Africans of Madiba’s firm rejection of xenophobia following the attacks on foreign nationals in Gauteng.

Pretoria - The country's top brass will undertake district based izimbizo to engage citizens on issues in the education sector.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier David Makhura has called on all political leaders to do whatever they can to stop the attacks against foreign nationals.

Pretoria – Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has launched phase 2 of the War on Leaks Programme at the Glen Ridge Church in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.