South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed Inter-Ministerial Committees (IMCs) that will form part of the new government system of the fifth democratic administration.

Johannesburg - The new Minister at the helm of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Pravin Gordhan, says the new administration will be in regular contact with the public, while holding local government accountable.

Pretoria – Government and its partners have called on communities to report illegal initiation schools in their communities in a bid to save lives of initiates.

Pretoria – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has described Ndazana Nathaniel Nakasa as a pioneer, whose contribution helped to take South Africa’s struggle for liberation forward.

Pretoria - Limpopo police have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the ritual killing of a 33-year-old, in Thohoyandou.

Pretoria - The next few weeks will be without evictions in central Johannesburg, Human Settlements MEC Jacob Mamabolo was informed today after meeting with the sheriffs of Central Johannesburg.

Johannesburg – State-of-the-art trains, which are set to restore confidence in public transport, will hit the South African railway tracks towards the end of 2015.

Pretoria – The Department of Rural Development says the land claims process is progressing well a day after the window to lodge claims for restitution was re-opened.

Pretoria – Tshwane mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa has urged communities to expose those involved in cable theft.

Pretoria - The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has cautioned farmers and land users to be active in the prevention of veld fires in the winter season.

Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has received the report on the investigation into the recruitment process of the KwaZulu-Natal traffic department.

Pretoria - The availability of essential drugs, like ARVs and tuberculosis medication, has stabilised in the North West, with patients getting their treatment on time.

Johannesburg - The Nelson Mandela Foundation and uMgungundlovu District Municipality, on Wednesday, launched the third Mandela Day Marathon.

Pretoria- Trade and Industry Minister, Rob Davies, has approved the newly revised guidelines for the Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS) as well as the People-carrier Automotive Investment Scheme (P-AIS).

Johannesburg - Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele has unveiled plans to introduce "eGovernance" - a more technological way to deliver services to citizens.