South Africa

The Gauteng Department for Roads and Transport has spent R193 million to upgrade the R25 (P6-1) road between Bapsfontein and Bronkhorstspruit.

Sedibeng – The Select Committee for Social Services in Parliament has commended the Department of Human Settlements for considering the indigent people when allocating houses.

Denel Vehicle Systems has concluded a contract of more than R900 million with NIMR in the United Arab Emirates for the development and supply of advanced mine-protected vehicles.

Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma has appointed Justice Nonkosi Zoliswa Mhlantla as a judge of the Constitutional Court with effect from 01 December 2015, to fill an existing vacancy.

Pretoria- The Presidency says it has requested information from the Department of Defence with regards to media reports pertaining to new aircrafts.

Pretoria- The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, is the Acting President in the absence of President Jacob Zuma and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, says the Presidency.

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi is to host a craft imbizo to discuss sustainable opportunities available in the arts, culture and heritage sector.

Pretoria- Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says government remains committed to the development of the automotive industry in line with the National Industrial Policy Framework (NIPF) and the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP).

Pretoria - It is a moment of pride for the African continent as the newly established multi-dimensional African Standby Force (ASF) and its Rapid Deployment Capability for sustainable peace will start operating next year.

Pretoria - Government’s calls for South African youth to start up their own businesses, especially against the backdrop of a sluggish economy and the high unemployment rate, have started bearing fruit.

Bushbuckridge – Government leaders say efforts to turn around the lives of the community of Bushbuckridge will be stepped up.

Pretoria - Government has congratulated the Department of Social Development after its Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) won the Global Best Contact Centre Award in Las Vegas, USA.

Rustenburg – Residents of the North West province say they are ready to enjoy the high quality picture and sound on television that comes with the switch from analogue to digital broadcasting.

Johannesburg - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says the success of the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college sector lies largely in the partnerships they are able to forge with other sectors.

Bushbuckridge – For more than 30 years, Soflina Manibe, used to spend most of her day in a long queue, waiting for her turn to draw water from a stream for cooking and washing.