South Africa

Pretoria - Team South Africa on Saturday concluded a successful programme at the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, says the Presidency.

Pretoria – The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has made available soft loans as emergency funding towards working capital, infrastructure and a small portion for carry over debt for the commercial sector.

Pretoria - Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says the current drought in the country calls for cooperation from the private sector and farmers as well as planning for the future.

Hlanganani – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has branded her Back to School campaign as a “magnificent success”.

Pretoria – A total of 80 Grade 12 learners have graduated from a mathematics and physical science programme which is offered by state-owned company Denel.

Pretoria – The Eastern Cape Province will benefit from the construction of the N2 Wild Coast highway as it is expected to unlock the economic, tourism and developmental potential of the area.

Johannesburg - Social cohesion advocates say it is time to move beyond just condemning racism and hate speech that deters South Africa from being a united rainbow nation.

Pretoria – Correctional Services National Commissioner Zach Modise on Friday announced the suspension of Correctional Services KwaZulu-Natal Regional Commissioner Mnikelwa Nxele.

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has cancelled its flights between Johannesburg and Washington DC via Accra, Ghana, due to bad weather, the airline said on Friday.

Pretoria - South Africa’s participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF), which is underway at the Swiss resort of Davos, is going smoothly.

Malamulele - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi urged residents of Malamulele in Limpopo to refrain from engaging in protests that result in the destruction of property.

Malamulele - Education will be the cornerstone of the Malamulele Parliamentary Constituency Office, which was officially opened by Communications Minister, Faith Muthambi, on Thursday.

Pretoria – For the first time in 10 years, rhino poaching is stabilising in South Africa, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says it is important for the country to take stock of the progress being made in building a non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa.

Pretoria - Government has expressed sadness at the tragic death of seven children in two separate incidences in the country this week.