South Africa

Pretoria - Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba is today expected to hold a media briefing to chart the way forward for South Africa’s economy.

Pretoria - Government says it has noted Moody’s decision to downgrade South Africa’ long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings to ‘Baa3’ from ‘Baa2’.

Pretoria - The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has reassured the nation that it remains committed to fighting corruption, malpractice and maladministration, within state institutions, private sector and within the unit.

Pretoria - Public Service and Administration Minister, Faith Muthambi is set to address the North West’s 3-day Villages, Townships and Small Dorpies (VTSD) economic lekgotla at Matlwang village in Tlokwe on Monday.

KwaZulu-Natal Judge President Achmat Jappie on Saturday told the annual general meeting (AGM) of the South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) that it was the responsibility of the media and the judiciary to safeguard South Africa’s open democracy.

Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa has thanked the tourism industry for responding swiftly to the needs of tourists who were affected by the Knysna fires and storms disaster in the Western Cape.

The Minister of Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu and all Provincial MECs of Human Settlements have extended their condolences to the victims of the Knysna fire and those affected by the severe storm and winds in the Western Cape Province.

The Department of Home Affairs has welcomed the passing of the Border Management Authority Bill by the National Assembly on Friday.

Pretoria- First Lady Thobeka Madiba Zuma says youth need to be listened to and be supported as they take the responsibility for their own health education.

Durban- Higher Education Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana says South Africa still has important social problems that need to be addressed openly so the country can overcome these problems.

Pretoria - The Presidency has dismissed false reports which claim that President Jacob Zuma said Knysna in the Western Cape was not his concern.

Pretoria - Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa has sent condolences to the families of the nine people who have died in the recent Western Cape storms and fires.

Pretoria – South Africa must create opportunities for young people to be creative and innovative in response to the socio-economic challenges the country faces, says Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor.

Pretoria – The MEC for Education in the Western Cape, Debbie Schaffer, says officials at the department’s district offices are working with schools to implement contingency plans following heavy storms, which hit the province and left 135 schools damaged.

Pretoria - The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has urged consumers not to take on unnecessary debt.