South Africa

Pretoria - South Africa needs to reduce the rate of HIV transmission amongst its youth, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Pretoria – Northern Cape MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Lebogang Motlhaping, says he is concerned about the pace at which geographical name changes are being implemented in the province.

Pretoria - As the war against rhino poaching intensifies, two more suspects arrested for rhino poaching related crimes will appear in court.

Pretoria - In an effort to broaden community media to meet the needs of the broader communities, community television station Soweto TV will this evening launch a new programme.

A critical goal of the National Development Plan is to improve the country’s infrastructure, such as roads and public transport, to boost economic growth and to drive employment.

Cape Town – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the department will roll-out the Incremental Introduction of African Languages (IIAL) to over 3 500 schools across the country as this will go a long way in contributing to social cohesion.

Pretoria - Due to adequate generating capacity to meet the electricity demand, there is currently no load shedding taking place, Eskom said on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Youth organisations have committed to ensure that government’s plans to develop and empower youth are implemented, and will hold departments accountable for youth programmes.

Pretoria - Operation Fiela, a multi-disciplinary operation led by the South African Police Service, swooped on Wesbank in Mfuleni, Western Cape, on Tuesday.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will make an appearance at the National Assembly in Parliament, this afternoon, to field questions from Members of Parliament.

Pretoria - The task of creatively telling South African stories through films can be challenging if one does not have the resources and support from government.

Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation has to date supported 17 municipalities in the Western Cape to enhance water security and improve water quality through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant programme.

Pretoria - Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding from 5pm, the utility said on Tuesday.

Pretoria –The City of Ekurhuleni is on a drive to equip high school learners from across the region with driver’s licenses while they are still in school.

Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services is satisfied with the progress made by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in its investigations into the department and its three entities.