South Africa

Pretoria – Cabinet has extended its condolences to the families and friends of the people who lost their lives in the Western Cape.

Pretoria – Cabinet welcomes the release of the General Household Survey (GHS) 2016, which continues to show progress in the implementation of government programmes to improve the lives of South Africans, especially disadvantaged communities.

Pretoria – The youth are encouraged to participate in Youth Day activities and to make use of all the support and resources that government has made available to improve their prospects and advance their participation in the economy.

Pretoria - Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba is set to brief the media on issues related to the economy.

Pretoria – Cabinet has reiterated President Jacob Zuma’s call for South Africans to unite against violence and abuse of women and children, urging all South Africans to take urgent steps to eradicate this scourge in the communities.

Pretoria – Cabinet has welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Novartis, the South African Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Department of Science and Technology to boost the volume and quality of clinical trials.

Pretoria – The Police in Motetema near Groblesdal have arrested a 17-year-old suspect for the brutal murder of his alleged girlfriend.

Pretoria – Cabinet has expressed regret at the decision taken by the United States of America (USA) to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

Cape Town – Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says his department has entered into an agreement with the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to help farm workers to become farm owners.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Acting Premier Sihle Zikalala has issued a strong warning against the proliferation of fake news, describing it as a serious threat which could undermine the stability of countries.

Pretoria - With the international community celebrating World Oceans Day today, South Africa has taken note of

Cape Town – As South Africa commemorates youth month, Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has called on departments to support businesses that are owned by young people.

Cape Town – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says market conditions in the poultry industry appear to be improving.

Pretoria – The City of Cape Town has reminded residents to continue using water sparingly and only for permitted essential use, irrespective of the rainfall that is currently being experienced in the province.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana will lead his department in hosting the inaugural Higher Education and Training Youth Conference in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday.