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Pretoria US embassy remains open

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Pretoria - The United States Embassy and Consulates, and the USAID Mission in South Africa will continue to function for a limited period of time using residual funds, embassy officials said on Thursday.

New ozone generators for GP forensic morgues

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health will install 95 new ozone generators at its forensic pathology mortuaries to maintain a healthy environment at the facilities.

BEE important for SA: Zuma

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Midrand - Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) is an integral part of South Africa’s economic policies and transformation, says President Jacob Zuma.

Gupta plane Zuma link misleading: govt

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Pretoria - Government says it has noted what it described as “misleading versions” of media reports that President Jacob Zuma was involved in the unauthorised landing of a private plane at the Waterkloof Air Force Base in May.

Gauteng welcomes ConCourt judgment on school admission

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Education says it welcomes the judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court on Thursday, saying it affirms the role of the Head of Department in school admissions.

Police in Mangaung prison hostage drama commended

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Pretoria - National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has congratulated and thanked all police units involved in the successful and peaceful resolution of the hostage situation at the Mangaung Correctional Detention Centre.

Govt refutes car rental misuse claims

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Pretoria - Government has rejected claims that members of Cabinet were misusing public funds while renting vehicles to carry out the work of government.

BEE summit to kick off on Thursday

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Pretoria - 2013 marks a decade of the existence of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) in South Africa, with the country set to host the first ever summit on BEE this week.

Govt already tackling IMF report concerns

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Pretoria – The South African government can no longer rely on traditional trade relations with global economies to boost economic growth and create jobs.

International exposure for SA space companies

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Pretoria – South African companies in the space industry were given a platform to gain international exposure at the recent International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2013 in Beijing.

Nxesi responds to DA’s Nkandla court action

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Pretoria - Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi says the Democratic Alliance’s court bid for the report on the security upgrade of President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla home is a means to score political points.