South Africa

Pretoria - Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has handed over sport equipment and attire to several schools in the Eastern Cape.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela a speedy recovery following her admission to hospital.

Pretoria - Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane on Friday published the draft reviewed Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining and Minerals Industry 2016 in the Government Gazette for public comment.

Pretoria - The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services has invested R6 million towards the rollout of free public Wi-Fi in the Eastern Cape.

Pretoria - The Department of Labour has warned employers and members of the public of a conman masquerading as a labour inspector.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Education has advised all parents that the online admissions process for Grade 1 and 8 learners will commence at 8am on Tuesday.

Pretoria – The mining industry has reaffirmed its commitment to the goal of zero harm and ensuring that all workers return home from work unharmed every day.

Pretoria - The Ministry of Finance on Friday warned the public of a fake Facebook and email account purporting to be that of Minister Pravin Gordhan and Deputy Minister Mcebisi Jonas.

Johannesburg – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) remains an important African endeavour with huge potential to contribute to raising the profile of science, technology and innovation development on the continent.

Pretoria - The Presidency has confirmed that President Jacob Zuma and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman undertook a tour of the Military Industries Corporation facilities during his State Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Pretoria - Anheuser-Busch (AB) InBev has made a commitment to protect South African jobs in the proposed acquisition of SABMiller.

Within the context of the prevailing global economic slowdown it is easy to get sucked into despair. While the global economic outlook remains cloudy, conditions in South Africa are far from the doom and gloom some seek to portray.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed new members to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Brand South Africa Trust for a period of three years, says the Presidency.

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi will today participate in Freedom Day celebrations at the South African Embassy in Doha, Qatar.

Pretoria - PetroSA on Thursday warned the public about fraudulent advertisements offering jobs at the national oil company.