South Africa

Pretoria - The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will issue a commemorative circulation R5 coin celebrating 20 Years of Democracy in South Africa.

Pretoria – South African Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus says emerging markets will be faced with a difficult year ahead due to global economic contractions.

Midvaal – The youth of Sicelo in Midvaal Local Municipality, Gauteng, got a lesson in self-empowerment, while at the same time, learning about the dangers of substance abuse.

Pretoria - North West Health MEC Dr Magome Masike will on Thursday open a step down unit at Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex, which will ease the pressure on the busy facility.

Pretoria – Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu has encouraged those living with people with epilepsy to support them optimally.

Pretoria – Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has welcomed news that the evicted Lwandle residents in Cape Town will soon be moved into emergency houses.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma is expected to make a pronouncement on the newly restructured government departments.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the conclusion of the strike by platinum mine workers.

Pretoria - The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has signed a R90-million long-term loan to help the Durban University of Technology (DUT) construct a new student village.

Rustenburg – Learners at Thlabane Technical and Commercial High School have vowed to spread the message about the dangers of using drugs and alcohol to others.

Pretoria – The Department Mineral Resources says its Gauteng Regional Offices will remain closed until further notice, following a fire at the weekend.

Pretoria – The K14/Cullinan Road, which was upgraded at a cost of R52 million over the past 18 months, was officially opened by the Gauteng Premier David Makhura on Tuesday.

Pretoria – The City of Tshwane and the Innovation Hub have partnered to launch initiatives which will bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics closer to the youth, especially those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Pretoria – Cape Town will be abuzz next month as the country welcomes students from over 100 countries, who will participate in the 55th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

Johannesburg - The Municipal Benchmarking Initiative (MBI) has made significant strides in improving water management at the local level since its establishment in 2011.