South Africa

Pretoria - Cabinet has condemned the persistent gangsterism in the Western Cape, which has seen brutal attacks carried out on communities, including children.

Pretoria – As the country prepares to join the rest of the world in commemorating World TB Day on Monday, Cabinet has encouraged South Africans to work together with government to combat the scourge.

Pretoria - The De Hoop Dam in Limpopo is to be commissioned on Monday, 24 March, Cabinet said on Thursday.

Pretoria - Cabinet has agreed that the affected departments in the Limpopo provincial government should remain under administration, until the new administration is in place.

Pretoria - With the general election fast approaching on 7 May, Cabinet has called on South Africans to demonstrate the spirit of the vibrant, enthusiastic and peaceful democracy that the country enjoys.

Pretoria - Cabinet has conveyed its sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Martha Mahlangu, who passed away at Steve Biko hospital last week.

Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the launch of the first MeerKAT antenna, which is due to take place at the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) core site in Carnarvon next week Thursday.

Pretoria - The City of Tshwane says it will start with the construction of the A Re Yeng bus lanes around Church Square on Monday.

Pretoria – The availability of GeneXpert machines, which speed up the diagnosis of TB and Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB, has resulted in quicker detection of MDR TB, says Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo.

Pretoria – Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ebrahim Ebrahim has reiterated South Africa’s call for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to reform.

Johannesburg - More work needs to be done to increase the number of small and medium businesses, while more focus should be put on improving South Africa’s investment prospects, President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday.

Pretoria – South Africa has called for the fast tracking of the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) as the world begins to shift focus towards the post 2015 development agenda.

Pretoria – Government has welcomed the release of the Public Protector’s final report into security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma’s private residence in Nkandla, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe said on Wednesday.

Pretoria – The Presidency says it has noted the release of the final report of the Public Protector into the security upgrades at the Nkandla private residence of President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria – Hundreds of people from all walks of life, including government officials and politicians, today converged at Moretele Park in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, to pay tribute to struggle stalwart Martha Mahlangu.