South Africa

Pretoria – The meeting between President Jacob Zuma and student leaders, vice-chancellors and chairpersons of university councils is underway at the Union Buildings.

Pretoria - Government says it takes seriously the grievances of students who are protesting against university fee increases.

Pretoria - Cabinet has wished the class of 2015 well with their National Senior Certification (NSC) examinations, as well as all students writing their finals.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma will use today’s meeting with student leaders, vice-chancellors and chairpersons of university councils to gain a first-hand account from students about issues that are of concern to them and which affect their capacity to learn.

Pretoria – A business forum for South Africa and Mozambique has been established to increase economic cooperation between the two countries.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says he sympathises with the concerns raised by students who are protesting against the escalation of tuition fees at universities.

Cape Town – Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says processes are underway to find lasting solutions to resolve the impasse over university tuition fee increases that have led to nationwide student protests.

Pretoria - Government can play a role in creating an environment conducive to the successful commercialisation of any technology, says the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Pretoria - Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has called on mining companies to help government address the country's education challenges by offering more bursaries to students in need.

Johannesburg - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says parents and communities must go the extra mile to nurture a love of reading among children.

Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has dispelled rumours that students who were protesting outside Parliament have been charged with treason.

2015 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement Speech by Minister of Finance Nhlanhla Nene

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will meet with the management and leadership of universities as well as student leaders on Friday to discuss the stalemate regarding university fee increases.

Cape Town – National Council of Provinces Chairperson, Thandi Modise, says the events that unfolded in the Parliamentary precinct on Wednesday were "regrettable".

Pretoria - National Treasury has revised downwards South Africa’s economic growth to 1.5%.