South Africa

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says police accept constructive criticism from society but will not accept unfair, malicious and personal criticism.

Cape Town – International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Nomaindia Mfeketo says the only resolution to the instability in Syria can only be through negotiations between government, opposition parties and concerned stakeholders.

Pretoria - The launch of the Dursots & All Joy Tomato Processing Plant in Modjadjiskloof, Limpopo, will help farmers to grow their business.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Wednesday host President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, who will be on a working visit to South Africa.

Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has noted a judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) regarding the moratorium on the domestic trade in rhino horn.

Pretoria - The Presidency says it does not have powers to appoint Premiers, who according to the Constitution, are elected by the relevant provincial legislatures.

Pretoria – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has noted the judgment by Judge Davis in respect of the matter between the Democratic Alliance vs SABC and others, which was delivered on Monday in the Western Cape High Court.

Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Des van Rooyen has called an election of all municipal councils and set 3 August 2016 as the date of the Local Government Election.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will today officially launch the new generation Toyota Hilux and Fortuner in Prospecton, Durban.

Pretoria – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements MEC in Gauteng, Paul Mashatile, has expressed concern over the violent protest in Hammanskraal.

Pretoria - President Zuma on Monday filed a notice of application for leave to appeal the decision of the Gauteng High Court, says the Presidency.

Pretoria – A joint force of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the South African Navy conducting sea patrols along the South African coastline has resulted in the capture of three foreign vessels.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will host the 2016 Africa Day celebrations, on Wednesday, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, which is the culmination of the celebration of Africa month, in May.

Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has reminded employers to submit their 2016 Annual Employer Reconciliations (EMP501’s) for the period 1 March 2015 to 29 February 2016, to SARS, by 31 May 2016.

Tshino - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi is set to meet with residents of Tshino Ha-Nesengani and the surrounding villages later this afternoon, at a local sports ground.