South Africa

Pretoria - Johannesburg Water says the information circulating on planned maintenance that will affect water supply from the Eikenhof pump station is incorrect.

Pretoria - The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has approved the funding applications of almost 120 000 university and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college students for the 2017 academic year.

Pretoria – Motorists have been advised to be cautious when approaching the so-called “Kliptotwon Bridge” on the N12 near Eldarado due to construction work on the bridgehead on East Road.

Pretoria - The North West Provincial Government is gearing to improve the overall performance of schools and matric results in rural areas.

Pretoria – The Limpopo Department of Education (LDE) has committed to completing the delivery of stationery to all schools in the province by Thursday.

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Nhleko has urged religious systems not to turn a blind eye towards abuse, crimes against women and children as well as drug and alcohol abuse in society.

Pretoria – After completing her studies at the Vaal University of Technology Pamela Moyana from Witbank in Mpumalanga found herself sitting at home doing nothing, unable to find employment.

Pretoria - South Africa and Chad have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) which is expected to bring opportunities that will grow the aviation industry in both countries.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has met with the Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission, Advocate Bongani Majola, at his Mahlamba Ndlopfu residence in Pretoria.

Pretoria – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has denied newspaper reports that he approved the Oppenheimer family’s application for them to have their own exclusive port of entry, to be situated at OR Tambo International Airport.

Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his visit to Davos where he participated in the World Economic Forum (WEF), conveying to the international community South Africa’s openness to do business.

Pretoria – The Free State Provincial Government and Eskom on Thursday held discussions over payment plans to resolve outstanding arrear debt on Eskom accounts.

Pretoria - Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Youth Development and Administration, Buti Manamela, says Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Education has been significant in simplifying learning.

Pretoria - Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane, says he will respect and fully cooperate with any investigations against him in accordance with the laws of the country.

Pretoria - Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha on Thursday joined parolees and probationers in cleaning damaged schools in Vuwani, Limpopo.