South Africa

Tembisa – Grade 12 pupils in Tembisa were touched by the words and visit of Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe.

Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says diversity in the workplace is critical for nation building and promoting social cohesion.

Pretoria - As South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) enter the second decade of the Bi-National Commission, the two sides need to identify key areas of cooperation which will move the two countries forward, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria – As government continues to roll out new water infrastructure, Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Pamela Tshwete has called on communities to ensure that it remains protected from vandalism and theft.

Pretoria - Eskom has warned the public about an apparent phishing scheme where criminals claim that the power utility is offering franchise opportunities to distribute prepaid electricity vending machines.

Pretoria - Women in rural areas have been called on to form cooperatives so they can seize the many opportunities offered by government.

Pretoria – The Portfolio Committee on Transport has welcomed the unqualified audits for all entities administered by the department.

Pretoria - The task ahead for the recently appointed National Planning Commission is not an easy one, but the combination of skills, expertise and experience that each member of the commission brings will undoubtedly make the task manageable.

Pretoria - Newly appointed Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Chairperson Glenton Vuma Mashinini says he is ready to execute his duties at the electoral commission, as it readies itself for the 2016 municipal elections.

Pretoria – Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande says the department is in the process of modelling various possible funding methods for universities.

Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Pravin Gordhan has commended the City of Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau and his team for the quick response to the collapsed bridge incident in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Pretoria - Freedom Park is collaborating with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, based in Pretoria, in hosting an exhibition entitled “Signs of Solida”, meaning signs of solidarity.

Pretoria – Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development Lebogang Maile has expressed concern at the high levels of hunger as well as an overly concentrated and expensive food system.

Pretoria - Water shortages will be a thing of the past for the communities of Colesberg in the Northern Cape.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says university fees must be more responsive to the economic and social needs of the country.