South Africa

Cape Town – Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says the elite crime fighting unit, the Hawks, will receive more resources with a funding of R1.4 billion.

Cape Town – Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana says the department has allocated R381 million towards drought relief following the reprioritisation of the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) and Ilima/Letsema funds.

Durban - The media should use its influence to shape the developmental agenda, with a view to move South Africa forward, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Cape Town – Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says the Independent Development Corporation (IDC) has put together a multibillion rand business rescue package for firms that have been impacted by challenges such as drought.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma, will lead a South African delegation to a State visit to Iran, which will strengthen bilateral and economic relations.

Pretoria – Acting Gauteng Premier, Barbara Creecy, says the Gauteng Provincial Government is satisfied that the Department of Education, with the assistance of technical experts, has done everything possible to ensure uninterrupted operation of the online learner application system.

Pretoria - Cabinet has called on all South Africans and sectors to demonstrate their patriotism by participating in the various events commemorating Freedom Month, says Minister in the Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe.

Pretoria – Various 2016 commemorative coin designs have been approved by Cabinet, at its ordinary meeting last week.

Pretoria - South Africa will not allow the commercial trading of rhino horns, Cabinet said on Thursday.

Pretoria – Cabinet has welcomed the achievements highlighted by President Jacob Zuma during his site visit to the Port of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, to assess progress made on the implementation of the Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy initiative.

Pretoria – Cabinet has welcomed the achievements highlighted by President Jacob Zuma during his site visit to the Port of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, to assess progress made on the implementation of the Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy initiative.

Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the official launch of the eChannel Pilot Project of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), which makes ID applications simpler through technology.

Pretoria - The Ministers of Labour, Finance and Mineral Resources are to engage the four banks who gave notice to close the bank account of Oakbay Investments, said Minister in the Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, on Thursday.

Pretoria – Cabinet says the release of the findings of the Commission of Inquiry Into Allegations of Fraud, Corruption, Impropriety or Irregularity in the Strategic Defence Procurement Package will bring closure to the matter.

Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe says Cabinet has approved the draft Policy on the Customary Practice of Initiation in South Africa.