South Africa

Musina - Makhado and Tubatse in Limpopo are to be declared Special Economic Zones that will bring in R44 billion in investments to the province and create 22 800 direct jobs.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has once again called for restraint and calm as what was initially meant to be a protest against crime was marred by violence, looting and destruction of property.

Pretoria - The unrest seen on the streets of Pretoria and its surrounding townships has been brought under control, with over 100 people being arrested, Acting Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane said on Friday.

Pretoria – It was a dream come true for Siyabonga Molotshwa, a visually impaired community radio presenter from KwaZulu-Natal, who received a portable talking computer for the blind.

Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Police says communities in Pretoria must act within the confines of the Constitution, and not take the law into their own hands.

Pretoria – The Nelson Mandela Foundation has reminded South Africans of Madiba’s firm rejection of xenophobia following the attacks on foreign nationals in Gauteng.

Pretoria - The country's top brass will undertake district based izimbizo to engage citizens on issues in the education sector.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier David Makhura has called on all political leaders to do whatever they can to stop the attacks against foreign nationals.

Pretoria – Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has launched phase 2 of the War on Leaks Programme at the Glen Ridge Church in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Pretoria - Plans are at an advanced stage to bring into operation the North West new Youth Fund, says Premier Supra Mahumapelo on Friday.

Pretoria - Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says no stone will be left unturned in making sure that a full account is given for every person who died after being moved from Life Esidimeni Healthcare in Gauteng.

Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation has called on communities living near the Vaal Dam and the Bloemhof Dam in the North West, to move, to avoid possible flooding.

Pretoria – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Entry and Exit Animal Inspection and Quarantine between South Africa and China will present an opportunity to smallholder farmers to access the Chinese market.

Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says the textile industry is one of the most strategic platforms through which South Africa can bolster trade of local products.

Pretoria – A newly launched R17 million skills programme is expected to enhance the employability of people, especially the youth, from poor backgrounds and those that are referred to as the missing middle.