South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma returned from his working visit to the United States where he participated in the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA71).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has urged university administrations and students to cooperate and work with Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande to find solutions to the challenge of student funding and access.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will today open the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg.

Pretoria – The Department of Home Affairs has partnered with the European Union and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime to address trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in

Pretoria – Kwaito legend Mandoza’s music inspired and united South Africans from all walks of life, says Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi.

Pretoria – Minister in the Presidency for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe says eradicating poverty remains the biggest key to unlock the aspirations of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Pretoria - The Presidency has noted and respects the judgement of the Supreme Court of Appeal with regards to the position of the Chief Operations Officer of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

Soweto – The late Mduduzi Tshabalala, known to the world as Mandoza, made an enormous civic contribution as a motivation force and nation building brand ambassador through his music, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Pretoria - The Golden Shield Heritage Awards (GOSHA) ceremony, which will be held on Friday evening, will celebrate the rich heritage and authentic culture of the Northern Cape.

Pretoria - The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) has introduced Safety Ambassadors as part of a Crime Prevention Programme in Ehlanzeni, Nelspruit, to fight crime and contribute to a safer community.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will today receive an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Venda (Univen) in Thohoyandou, Limpopo.

Pretoria – The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is continuing to deliver services to road users in a tough operating climate, where legalistic hurdles have not hindered operational achievements, says Transport Minister Dipuo Peters.

Pretoria - Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has encouraged Chinese investors to invest in South Africa's downstream mineral development industries.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has arrived in Washington DC for the 15th Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum.

Pretoria - Government has called on citizens to promote their African identity by dressing up in their traditional outfits, to share knowledge of cultures and learn a new African language as part of celebrating the country’s living heritage.