South Africa

Pretoria - Government departments have started helping the families of miners who are still trapped at Lily Gold Mine in Barberton.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has refuted allegations that she is targeting teacher union Sadtu following a preliminary report on the “jobs for cash” saga.

Cape Town – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says the recently launched Black Industrialist Programme has already received pledges in excess of R30 billion from development finance institutions.

Cape Town – Government has urged all South Africans to confront racism from all fronts for the sake of nation building and social cohesion.

Cape Town – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says she believes the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster has made strides in ensuring the overall welfare of vulnerable groups.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Economic Development will for the first time celebrate township entrepreneurs at an awards ceremony which will be held next month.

Pretoria - The Electoral Commission has handed over the 2014 National and Provincial Elections Atlas of Results to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and representatives of all political parties that are represented in Parliament and/or respective leaders.

Cape Town – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says government will take serious action against fly-by-night institutions and individuals who misrepresent their qualifications.

Pretoria – Government says its Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) continues to make steady progress in creating work opportunities and is on course to meet its five-year target.

Cape Town – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says government has invested hundreds of millions of rands towards drought relief efforts.

Pretoria - Despite the economic downturn, South Africa remains a country with great opportunities and an attractive destination for investors seeking sustained returns, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Pretoria - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana and Deputy Minister Bheki Cele will this week embark on drought relief road shows across the country.

Pretoria - Labour Deputy Minister Phathekile Holomisa is expected to attend the 42nd Ordinary Session of the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) in Livingstone, Zambia.

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) will from next month reroute its flights from Douala International Airport in Cameroon to Yaoundé, due to the closure of the airport in Douala, for reconstruction work.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies will this week address finalists and stakeholders at the second National Furniture Design Competition.