South Africa

Pretoria – As winter gradually sneaks in, the Department of Water and Sanitation has appealed to consumers to use water sparingly and save it.

Whatever economic challenges that are currently facing South Africa at the moment, they will not have any bearing on the World Economic Forum on Africa (WEFA) taking place in Durban, Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo said on Wednesday.

Pretoria – Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi says the new Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) building, when completed, should recognise the struggles and be a symbol to all workers on the victories achieved.

Durban - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed hundreds of business leaders attending the World Economic Forum on Africa (WEFA) in Durban, saying that South Africa will once again prove to the world that the country is capable of hosting any major event.

Durban - As hundreds of business leaders gathered in Durban for the World Economic Forum on Africa (WEFA) meeting on Wednesday, South Africa’s Finance Deputy Minister Sfiso Buthelezi says the country has a good story to tell.

Pretoria – Western Cape Social Development MEC Albert Fritz has welcomed the arrest of four suspects who allegedly murdered four-year-old Iyapha Yamile.

Pretoria - The schools’ memorial service for the victims, who died in the horrific Bronkhorstspruit minibus taxi crash, will be held this afternoon in Sokhulumi Community Hall, in Mpumalanga, says the Department of Basic Education.

Pretoria - With the African continent continuing to battle poor infrastructure, Africa must mobilise domestic savings and capital markets to invest in deals on the continent, says Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba.

Pretoria - The biggest freight operator on the African continent, Transnet, is pursuing commercial opportunities in Senegal, Liberia and Nigeria, among others, says Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown.

Following President Jacob Zuma’s visit to the community of Umhlabuyalingana in March, life for many of its residents is changing for the better. There are signs of hope in an area once ravaged by the pain of drug and alcohol abuse.

On 27 April 1994 our country held the first ever non-racial elections. This elections served as a stepping stone towards creation of a truly non-racial, non-sexiest, democratic and prosperous country where there will be equal opportunities for all.

Pretoria - Despite the recent rains, the water levels remain critical for the City of Cape Town.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday met with Vha-Venda King Toni Mphephu Ramabulana to discuss the situation at Vuwani, in Limpopo.

Pretoria - The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has urged students, who received funding, to sign their Loan Agreement Forms (LAFs) to avoid funding retraction.

Pretoria - Three South African learners will participate in the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment Project Olympiad (I-SWEEEP) that kicks off today in the United States, said Eskom.