South Africa

Pretoria - Its heads down this morning as thousands of Grade 12 learners around the country sit for their final English paper one.

Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has applauded the announcement by President Jacob Zuma that there would be no fee increments at universities in 2016.

Pretoria – The public will get an opportunity to learn more about countries accredited to South Africa when these countries showcase their cultural diplomacy at the Union Buildings next week Saturday.

Pretoria – The Department of Basic Education says its all systems go for the 2015 National Senior Certificate )NSC) examinations, which commences on Monday.

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says his department is doing all it can to help artists with challenges that they face in the arts sector.

Pretoria – North West MEC for Rural Environmental and Agricultural Development, Manketse Tlhape has been given three days to respond to questions regarding donations of Wild Life allegedly awarded to private entities for a 10-year breeding programme.

Makhado - Popular Muvhango actor, Sammy Moeti popularly known as Vho-Mushasha was laid to rest yesterday at his home village of Elim-Magangeni, outside Makhado in Limpopo.

Pretoria – As the 2015 Grade 12 examinations commence, MEC for Education in Limpopo, Ishmael Kgetjepe has urged all community members to support learners and refrain from any conduct that may disturb the examination.

Pretoria - The Presidency has objected to media reports blaming President Jacob Zuma for the violence that erupted during the gathering of students at the Union Buildings on Friday.

Pretoria – There would be zero increase in university fees next year, President Zuma announced on Friday.

Pretoria – Government leaders will interact with communities around the country during the upcoming National Imbizo Focus Week.

Pretoria – New measures have been introduced to address concerns raised by stakeholders in the tourism sector regarding the new visa regulations, says Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe.

Pretoria - Cabinet says initiatives announced by Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene on Wednesday in the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement will guide the economy through times of slower global economic growth and volatility.

Pretoria – The meeting between President Jacob Zuma and student leaders, vice-chancellors and chairpersons of university councils is underway at the Union Buildings.

Pretoria - Government says it takes seriously the grievances of students who are protesting against university fee increases.