South Africa

Pretoria – Cabinet has commended a number of government projects which will benefit local communities.

Pretoria - Government has added R96.6 million to the initial R352.6 million set aside to support South Africa’s drought relief efforts, says Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe.

Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation has reassured the Western Cape that it is working closely with provincial government, municipalities and other specialists to ensure sustainable water security across the province.

Pretoria - The offices of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will open for the last time this weekend, ahead of the tax season deadline.

Pretoria – Motorists across the country on Thursday heeded the call by the Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, to hoot in support of the fight against women and child abuse.

Pretoria - While the South African Police Service is going back to basics to ensure a safer South Africa, communities need to partner with the police to ensure that this vision becomes a reality.

Pretoria - The Department of Labour’s Chief Inspector, Tibor Szana, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Lennie Samuel as the Presiding Inspector to head the Section 32 Inquiry into the collapse of the temporary walkway bridge between Sandton and Alexandra on the M1 freeway.

Pretoria - With the Department of Sport and Recreation’s Sport Awards happening this weekend, the public is being reminded to vote in the “People’s Choice Award”.

Pretoria – The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has commended Stellenbosch University for considering a proposal to facilitate all learning activities at the institution in English.

Pretoria - South Africa and Hungary have committed to strengthening bilateral trade.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina has urged business people from South Africa and the Netherlands to contribute towards increasing trade and investment between the two countries.

Pretoria - The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has called on men to use the International Men’s Day to reflect on the challenges they face relating to reproductive health issues.

Pretoria - An orphanage in Mdantsane has been upgraded to include a R1.7 million dining hall and kitchen.

Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation is expected to host consultation sessions across the country to allow people an opportunity to submit their inputs on the water pricing strategy.

Pretoria - Parliament’s Presiding Officers and their deputies have welcomed the agreement reached between Parliament’s management and the National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu).