South Africa

Pretoria - The matric class of 2015 is entering one of the most challenging and arguably most important times of their lives - the build up to their final examinations.

Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education has announced that the Annual National Assessments (ANAs) will be written in December.

Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), Jeff Radebe, has welcomed a Cabinet decision to appoint Tshediso Matona as the new secretary of Planning in the department.

Pretoria - The power system is stable with no load shedding currently taking place, said Eskom on Friday.

Pretoria - The Centurion Aerospace Village (CAV) is fully operational with the Department of Trade and Industry fully committed towards its development, said Minister Rob Davies.

Pretoria - The Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) will today consider the legality of Oscar Pistorius’s placement under correctional supervision.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has announced 25 new members for the National Planning Commission (NPC) in the Department of Planning‚ Monitoring and Evaluation‚ for a period of five years.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has expressed sadness at the passing away of struggle stalwart, Reggie Vandeyar, who died on Thursday in Johannesburg.

Pretoria - The City of Johannesburg will next month demonstrate to the world how people can help reduce problems associated with climate change and traffic congestion on the road, which affect the environment and economy globally.

Pretoria – Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha will today congratulate and bid farewell to 110 students who will be traveling to Cuba to study medicine.

Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister, Obed Bapela, will today host a Cultural Day in Johannesburg to encourage South Africans to take pride in their diverse cultures.

Pretoria - Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer is not underestimating Japan, who the Springboks will meet in their opening World Cup match in Brighton, on Saturday.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has met with the leadership of the Cultural Industries Federation of South Africa (CIFSA) to discuss transformation in the creative sector.

Pretoria - No load shedding is currently taking place and the country only experienced two hours and 20 minutes of power cuts in the last 39 days, said Eskom on Thursday.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma’s working visit to Russia in May cost about R956 000, while his visit to China during the 2014/15 financial year cost more than R800 000.