South Africa

Pretoria - Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has welcomed 34 Cuban water experts, who are in the country to share their skills to improve the quality of water.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will bring before Parliament legislations that he mentioned during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) last week, including a Bill that seeks to prohibit foreign ownership of land.

Pretoria - The Rea Vaya bus operating company, Piotrans, has announced that it has dismissed striking bus drivers.

Pretoria - The Department of Labour and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) will today kick off with their road show to educate the public about amended labour laws.

Pretoria - The Presidency has announced targets and funding for municipalities which would benefit from the electrification programme announced by President Jacob Zuma during the State of the Nation Address (SONA), last week.

Pretoria - The SADC Troika of Heads of State and Government will meet later this week to give impetus to efforts to create peace and stability in Lesotho, says Facilitator, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says government’s proposal to put a stop to foreign ownership of land is fair as it safeguards the interests of South Africa.

Cape Town – Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele says new proposals have been put forward with the aim of lowering the cost to communicate in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Cape Town – Government has entered into a second generation social contract with corporate South Africa and civil society in an effort to accelerate the provision of decent human settlements to the people, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini said on Sunday.

Cape Town – South Africa remains a sound business and investment destination for foreign investors, Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele said on Sunday.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says South Africa needs diplomats who will broker economic benefits while forging political ties when they are sent on foreign missions.

Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation says water supply difficulties in Majakaneng and neighbouring areas will soon be resolved.

Pretoria - Radio still plays a prominent role as an affordable means of communication for all the people in the country, including underprivileged communities in remote parts of the country, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria – At least seven people were killed and four seriously injured by a lightning strike in Mthonjaneni, KwaNongoma Ward 3.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has declared special official funerals for the late national liberation heroes, Moses Kotane and JB Marks.