South Africa

Pretoria - The South African Government has condemned the terrorist attack in Kenya in which a number of civilians including a South African national were killed.

Pretoria - Former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Zweli Mkhize has left behind a good legacy of promoting efficiency, accessibility, good governance, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Nkoana-Mashabane has unveiled a statue of former President Nelson Mandela at the South African Embassy in Washington D.C, United States of America (USA).

Pretoria - As the media speculation continues over the identity of a man resembling the 1976 uprising hero, Mbuyisa Makhubu, Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile, says the nation should wait for official DNA test results.

Pretoria - Government is determined to reduce the harm associated with alcohol use, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini announced on Friday.

Pretoria - Education remains a critical tool to equip humanity with the intellectual wherewithal to change human condition for the better, says Deputy President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Venda (Univen), Kgalema Motlanthe.

Balfour - President Jacob Zuma has lauded the reopening of the Grootvlei power station, saying it will contribute to the easing of electricity demand by providing maintenance space for other power stations.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has concluded her working visit to Venezuela, where she held talks with her counterpart Elias Jaua Milano with the aim of solidifying relations between the two counties.

Pretoria – After years of consultation, the Cabinet has approved a proposed youth tax incentive aimed at encouraging employers to hire young people to deal with unemployment.

Pretoria - The South Africa Police Service says the statement issued by the Marikana Commission of Inquiry is both “unfortunate” and “highly prejudicial” to the SAPS.

Pretoria - The long awaited Traditional Affairs Bill has been published in the Government Gazette for public comments, it was announced on Friday.

Johannesburg – The inspirational Freedom Fridays campaign, which is aimed at building momentum in the run up to next year’s 20th anniversary of freedom and democracy, has officially kicked off.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has warned that violence will not be tolerated in schools, whether it is perpetuated by teachers, learners or parents.

Johannesburg – Government says it’s concerned about the current tensions over labour relations in the country.

Johannesburg - Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile has arrived at South Africa’s most famous street, Vilakazi Street, in Soweto, to launch the Freedom Fridays campaign, which officially marks the countdown to the 20th anniversary of freedom and democracy in the country.