South Africa

Pretoria - The Intersessional Meeting of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) for Rough Diamonds under the Chair of South Africa concluded its deliberations on Friday.

Pretoria – The South African National Parks (SANParks) yesterday announced that three more suspected poachers were arrested in the Tshokwane section of the Kruger National Park (KNP).

Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise says the 25-year jail sentences that each of the three Deelpan rapists were given by the Mmabatho Regional Court on Friday should send a strong message to perpetrators of sexual offence that those who violate women and children will face the full might of the law.

Pretoria – Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has warned that no stone will be left unturned to curb fraudulent and corrupt activities.

Pretoria – The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) today released a list of all the people who have been convicted of fraud and corruption.

Pretoria – Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa yesterday launched the ground-breaking R300 million Groen Sebenza project aimed at skilling unemployed youth with the relevant skills in the biodiversity sector.

Pretoria – The Presidency has confirmed that former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital this morning, due to the recurrence of his lung infection.

Pretoria - The Pan South African Languages Board (PanSALB) has begun a process that will facilitate the officialisation and development of all Khoi and San languages.

Cape Town – Japan stands behind South Africa’s call for greater industrialisation and trade in higher value exports, the Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies said today while releasing a joint study on economic cooperation between South Africa and Japan.

Pretoria - The South African government has condemned the recent attacks and killing of Somali and other foreign nationals in the country.

Pretoria-Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula says the National Lotteries Act to be amended to open opportunities for sport and recreation to independently access Lotteries funding.

Pretoria - Government is to host a ‘Tribute to Nelson Mandela’ Sport Day later this year, Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula announced on Thursday.

Pretoria - Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says since the beginning of the Land Restitution Programme, a total of 77 334 claims have been settled, while a further 59 785 were finalised.

Johannesburg – Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale says government wants to empower people by giving them affordable housing bonds, as this would help to sustain and grow a developmental state.

Pretoria - South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) has taken delivery of its B737 400 freighter aircraft, which forms part of plans to replace the carrier’s aging fleet.