South Africa

Pretoria - South Africa has extended its condolences to the families and nations of the nearly 800 Hajj pilgrims who died in a stampede.

Mokomene - Acting President Cyril Ramaphosa says a living heritage can help promote a positive African identity in a globalising world.

Pretoria – Gauteng Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Jacob Mamabolo has urged stakeholders to find a common solution to avert a humanitarian crises at the Blyvooruitzicht mine.

Mokomene – South Africans, gathered at the National Heritage Day celebrations in Limpopo, say it is time to reflect on African origins and instil the importance of heritage in youth.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has signed into law the Refugees Amendment Act 2015.

Pretoria - The Presidency has welcomed the commitment by the Japanese government to provide training to South African artisans who will make an important contribution to infrastructure development in the country.

Pretoria – Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has established a Turnaround Team of experts to help support the Department of Military Veterans into an effective and efficient service delivery institution.

Pretoria – Free State Premier Ace Magashule has congratulated the new Minister of Mineral Resources, Mosebenzi Zwane on his new appointment.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has appointed the first female Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal, the Presidency announced on Wednesday evening.

Pretoria - Newly appointed Minister of Mineral Resources, Mosebenzi Joseph Zwane, has promised to work hard to bring stability in the mining sector.

Pretoria – Newly appointed Minister of Mineral Resources, Mosebenzi Joseph Zwane, has been sworn in at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria.

Pretoria - The Springboks have made eight changes to the starting line-up and included two new players on the bench to meet the challenge of a talented Samoan team in their second match of the Rugby World Cup at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday.

Pretoria – The South African Local Government Association (Salga), a representative of 278 municipalities in the country, says it takes pride in the progress and positive trends that are reflected in the Municipal Audit Outcomes report.

Pretoria - South Africa will use the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit to advocate for the centrality of all African development partnerships.

Pretoria - The power system is currently stable with no load shedding anticipated, says Eskom.