South Africa

Pretoria - Eskom will implement stage 1 load-shedding from 5pm today.

Johannesburg – From the vibrant shoe repair store ran by an Angolan, a barber shop that belongs to a Zimbabwean, grocery shops owned by Bangladeshis to the hair dressers from Mozambique, Swaziland and South Africa who compete for business -- Hillbrow is a melting pot of cultures worthy to be emulated across South Africa.

Boksburg – Member of the Mayoral Committee in Ekurhuleni Councillor Dorah Mlambo says South Africans must learn and understand the pain, joy and aspirations of people from the continent as it will help to root out racism and other forms of intolerance.

Pretoria - South Africa has added its voice to the calls of fast-tracking the transformation of the global governance system, particularly the United Nations Security Council.

Khayelitsha – International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Nomaindia Mfeketo has called on local councillors to strengthen their ties with their constituencies and know issues on the ground.

Pretoria - Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Mondli Gungubele has thanked the residents of Makause and Marathon informal settlements for welcoming back displaced foreign nationals in their communities.

Pretoria - Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has met with residents of Block X in Soshanguve to engage the community on ways to end attacks on foreign nationals.

Pretoria - South African Local Government Association (SALGA) on Thursday said it has revised its offer to 5.4% based on a multiyear agreement, while unions have tabled a revised demand of 11% during the second round of salary and wage negotiations.

Pretoria - The “History is the Home Address” exhibition will today be launched to commemorate 65 years of Group Areas Act (Act No41 of 1950).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has conveyed his condolences following the passing away of struggle veteran Kisten Moonsamy.

Pretoria - More than 50 book clubs have been established in correctional centres across the country to promote a culture of reading and writing among inmates.

Pretoria - Free State Premier Ace Magashule has joined President Jacob Zuma and South African citizens in strongly condemning violent attacks on foreign nationals.

Pretoria – The agriculture sector has shown its support for efforts to combat attacks on foreign nationals.

Pretoria – Police and members of the South African National Defence Force, accompanied by Johannesburg Metro officials, raided Kwa-Madala hostel in Alexandra at midnight.

Pretoria – South Africans from all walks of life have joined forces with government to show their unwavering support to deal with the root causes of violence against foreign nationals.