South Africa

Pretoria - The Presidential Remuneration Review Commission (PRRC) into public-sector salaries is forging ahead with its work, the Presidency said on Tuesday.

Cape Town – With 70% of platinum being produced in South Africa, government is working towards opening a new industry-based Special Economic Zone in the North West, to look into beneficiation.

Pretoria - Robben Island Museum, in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, will once again play host to the annual Valentine’s Day mass marriages.

Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will support 15 small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the mining sector to showcase their products and services at the Investing in African Mining Indaba.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on the nation to spare a thought and prayers for the families of the three mineworkers, who are trapped in Lily mine in Barberton.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Monday went on a walk-about in Marabastad, in the central business district of Pretoria, to ask commuters what they want him to say in the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Pretoria - The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will be hosting a number of live broadcasts of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) throughout the country.

Pretoria - A 22-year-old patient, who was being treated for typhoid fever at the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Tshwane, has died from a kidney related illness.

Pretoria - As the world celebrates Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has urged South Africans to play their part in promoting a safe, responsible and positive online environment.

Cape Town – Mineral Resources Minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, has told mining companies from around the world that Africa remains the ideal destination for investment.

Pretoria – The 2016 Edinburgh Medal will be jointly awarded to Kevin Govender from the Cape Town-based Office of Astronomy for Development and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in March, to recognise their wide reaching contributions to science.

Pretoria - Government and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) have agreed that an urgent solution is needed to resolve the Taxation Laws Amendment Act stalemate.

Pretoria - Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu will hand over certificates and equipment to informal traders on Tuesday.

Pretoria - Government is working closely with stakeholders in the steel sector to secure an agreement to support the country’s primary steel production capabilities.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has reiterated that the Black Industrialists Scheme provides measures aimed at supporting majority black-owned manufacturing companies.