South Africa

Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Themba Mthembu says the department will work towards ensuring that no household goes hungry.

Lightbulbs have revolutionised the way the world addresses lighting needs - but few of us know how much damage irresponsible disposal of these lightbulbs causes to the environment.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has apologised to passengers, their families and friends, who are on board the three trains which are delayed in Bloemfontein.

Pretoria - Eskom’s Limpopo Operating Unit has been awarded the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Best Supportive Organisation for 2016.

Pretoria - A total of 3 078 motorists were arrested on South African roads from 1 December to the 16th for drunken driving, speeding, reckless and negligent driving as well as the possession of false documents.

Cape Town – Students who did not apply for funding for the 2017 academic year by the November 30 deadline will have another opportunity to apply.

Zeerust - While the journey to reconciliation continues, South Africans must remember that it is a two-way process.

Pretoria – As the festive season is officially in full swing, South Africans are encouraged not drink and drive.

Pretoria - The Office of the Premier of the North West has warned members of the public against an imposter who phones people, claiming to be Premier Supra Mahumapelo.

Pretoria – Government has continued to invest in improving its education outcomes, as it awarded 14 343 students with bursaries to study towards a Bachelor of Education or a Post Graduate Certificate in Education.

Pretoria - The Environmental Sector continues to be a source of job creation, skills development and economic empowerment, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria – About R1.3 billion has been spent to provide coordinated support and to mitigate challenges with infrastructure provision in mining towns, says President Jacob Zuma.

Zeerust - South Africans across the country are marking Reconciliation Day under the theme ‘Bridging the Divide towards a Non-racial Society’.

Pretoria – This year has been productive and successful for government, as it continued to implement programmes that are aligned with the National Development Plan.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has received the final report on the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Victoria "Riah" Phiyega’s fitness to hold office.