South Africa

Pretoria - Government has commended South Africans for showing unity in celebrating the 2016 Women’s Month, which also marked the 60th anniversary of the Women’s March.

Pretoria - Eskom will continue to engage asset manager Futuregrowth Asset Management, despite the body’s decision to suspend any additional loans to some of the country’s largest State owned companies.

Pretoria - Captains of industry have a crucial role to play on the African continent’s construction projects, Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe says.

Pretoria – Due to insufficient rains and to avoid a water shortage in the Vaal and Orange River Systems, the Department of Water and Sanitation has reduced the abstraction of water from these systems.

Pretoria - The National Department of Health will from September 2016 adopt a “test and treat” approach to HIV/AIDS in line with the World Health Organisation's guidelines.

Former Miss South Africa, Suzette van der Merwe, can never forget the year 1990.

Pretoria – A team of experts is heading to Gough Island in the South Atlantic Ocean to gather more data on weather patterns.

Pretoria - South Africa has been elected as the chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

Polokwane – The revitalisation of industrial parks across the country has taken centre stage at the Department of Trade and Industry, as South Africa seeks ways to breathe new life into communities that have been left out of the mainstream economy.

Polokwane – Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba has urged parents to register their babies at birth with the Department of Home Affairs to help government in its planning so it can better deliver services to communities.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has called on the police to find the criminals behind the destruction of university property.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address a number of issues through oral replies to Members of Parliament on Thursday.

Pretoria – Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi has congratulated the African Times after the first edition of the newspaper hit the streets on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande says he is hopeful that current consultations with all stakeholders on 2017 university fees will conclude successfully, with formal announcement expected to be made in mid-September.

Pretoria - The Select Committee on Economic Business Development has backed calls for rail operations in Gauteng to be integrated so commuters throughout the province can benefit.