South Africa

Pretoria – The film industry needs to critically look at existing spaces for the viewing of local films, says Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa.

Pretoria - The South African Military Ombuds, retired Lieutenant General Temba Matanzima, will join over 40 member states for the 7th International Conference of Armed Forces (ICOAF).

Pretoria – The Gauteng Department of Education says it remains committed to resolving challenges at Roodepoort Primary School and addressing concerns raised by any structure or community members.

Cape Town – The Chinese government has announced that it will build 100 hospitals and clinics across the African continent has part of a plan to improve health systems and be prepared for future disease outbreaks.

Pretoria - The North West Provincial Government has refuted a media report which appeared in the Sowetan newspaper this week about the Premier, Supra Mahumapelo.

Cape Town – Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson says renewable energy is a basic need that should feature in all countries’ energy mix plans.

Cape Town – As the world turns to the renewable energy sector to find solutions to bolster supply and mitigate global warming, a young Pretoria entrepreneur and his business partner are making waves through the sale of eco mobility transport.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu well and good health as he celebrates his 84th birthday on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Suzanne Daniels has been appointed as company secretary of Eskom, says the power utility.

Pretoria - Churches must self-regulate to counter harmful religious practices, says Gauteng Premier David Makhura.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says government recognises and supports the right of university students to protest and to voice their opinions and grievances.

Pretoria – Monday’s vandalism of the bronze sentries at the Paul Kruger statue in the Pretoria city centre has been condemned by the City of Tshwane.

Pretoria - A Hammanskraal police officer has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for illegally selling prepaid electricity to Eskom customers in Limpopo, Eskom said on Tuesday.

Pretoria - The annual Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament made history on Tuesday when it elected a hearing impaired 17-year-old learner as its new Speaker.

Pretoria - Government has called on the Mamelodi community to come forward with any of information that could assist the police in their investigation for the murder of a child in the area.