South Africa

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Department of Health has not commenced with self-testing for HIV.

Pretoria - The state visit to Nigeria has given impetus to efforts to strengthen the existing bilateral political, economic and social ties between that country and South Africa, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria – The Disability Rights Summit, which will put the spotlight on the challenges and rights of people with disabilities, gets underway in Centurion this morning.

Pretoria - The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed reports that it will send its members to help fight Boko Haram in Nigeria.

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is planning to host a National Summit on Social Cohesion in 2018 to tackle racism and promote nation building.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma is expected to officially open the National Disability Rights Summit 2016 on Thursday.

Pretoria - The National Press Club on Wednesday announced that it has named the hashtag #FeesMustFall as the Newsmaker of the Year for 2015.

Pretoria – The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) has warned residents of fake electricity operators.

Pretoria - South Africa has the potential to turn talent in Africa into new technologies, and science into life-saving and enhancing innovations, says Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor.

Cape Town – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called on all South Africans to join hands against racism and ensure it is rooted out of institutions of higher learning and society as a whole.

Pretoria - South Africa is a resilient country that is working to demonstrate its commitment to translate plans into concrete actions, National Treasury said on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Sentencing proceedings are expected to begin in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court this morning, in the murder case of rap star Nkululeko "Flabba" Habedi.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will address the South Africa-Nigeria Business Forum today, as he spends his second day in Nigeria.

Pretoria - Public Service and Administration Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi has warned members of the public to be cautious about responding to a post on his personal Facebook account, saying it is a scam.

Pretoria - The Hawks have arrested a Department of Home Affairs official in Nigel, Gauteng, for allegedly organising fraudulent birth registrations.