South Africa

Johannesburg - With the commemoration of Women’s Day coming up this weekend, Communications Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has called on women to stand united and celebrate their womanhood.

Pretoria - Telecommunications and Postal Services Director General Rosey Sekese has been placed on precautionary suspension for a period of 60 days while the Public Service Commission conducts an independent inquiry into the management affairs of the department.

Johannesburg – She was one of the leading South African women in the struggle against apartheid and had suffered detention and imprisonment most of her life.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has a busy month ahead - packed with activities for Women’s Month and engaging stakeholders, the media and communities.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says he has initiated a feasibility study for an initiative aimed at supporting increased investment in line with the needs of the National Development Plan (NDP).

Pretoria – Eight people have been arrested for alleged rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park, says the South African National Parks (SANParks).

Pretoria - The recent report on local government audit outcomes by the Auditor General shows a steady trend towards good governance and sound financial management.

Pretoria – Motorists who will be travelling long distances for the Woman’s Day long weekend must check their car tyres and the roadworthiness of their vehicles before heading to their holiday destinations, says the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).

Pretoria – A group of 21 police officers have been dismissed as part of National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega’s effort to clean up and professionalise the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Pretoria – Eskom says while the power system is currently stable and there is no load shedding, electricity users are urged to consider energy efficient ways of keeping warm.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier David Makhura will this evening lead a night vigil against police killings in the province.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says government has taken measures to safeguard the separation of powers doctrine, especially with regard to the independence of the judiciary.

Pretoria - The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has condemned the continued killings of law enforcement officers and called on communities to assist in ensuring the speedy arrest of the perpetrators.

Pretoria - Freedom Park, tertiary institutions, companies and prospective employers will come together on Friday to embark on the Careers for a Powerful You (C4U) career expo.

Johannesburg – Mineral Resources Minister Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi has encouraged the mining industry to advance women’s rights and equal participation in the economy.