South Africa

The Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa has signed the Paris Agreement on climate change at the United Nations in New York.

Pretoria – The Department of Health says it plans to eliminate malaria by achieving zero cases of locally transmitted malaria by 2018.

Johannesburg - Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says steady progress is being made in the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP).

Pretoria – The Presidency says letters of reprimand have been sent to the Minister of Public Works, former Minister of Police and former Minister of Public Works, following the Constitutional Court judgment of 31 March 2016.

Pretoria – Several people sustained minor injuries when strong winds blew over the marquee which was being used by the Department of Correctional Services to host the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day at the Drakenstein Correctional Centre in Paarl earlier today.

Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confiscated heroin worth R58 million at the Lebombo border post.

Pretoria - Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula says the R300 million allocated to the department for the renovation and building of basic sport facilities is a step in the right direction.

Pretoria – Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom is at the 6th Seychelles Carnival to showcase South Africa’s rich heritage and cultural assets.

Pretoria – Tourism Deputy Minister Tokozile Xasa says her department has various programmes aimed at capacitating young people to be absorbed into the hospitality industry.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed Janet Yetta Love as a member of the Electoral Commission, according to the Presidency.

Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation has warned that the lower-than-normal rainfall, caused by El Niño since last year, continues to impact negatively on dam levels across South Africa.

Johannesburg – Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has launched a national campaign to celebrate 4.3 million houses and housing opportunities being delivered since the dawn of democracy.

Pretoria – The Independent Electoral Commission will once again be partnering with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in its Schools Democracy Week programme to educate young people about democracy.

Cape Town – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says just over 8 000 citizens have to date used eHomeAffairs to apply for smart ID cards and passports.

Pretoria – South Africa is committed to aligning itself with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Change Agreement, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.