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Deputy Minister plants vegetable garden

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Pretoria – Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Barbara Thompson led the department’s commemorations of International Nelson Mandela Day in honour of the former statesman in Memel, in the Free State.

Govt dealing with arrested S Africans

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Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is on an official visit to China, says government is actively addressing the arrest of a number of South Africans and other nationals in that country.

Eskom extends contract of acting CEO

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Pretoria - Acting Eskom Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Brian Molefe’s contract has been extended by a further three months, said the board of the power utility.

Online gambling remains a challenge for SA

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Pretoria - The regulation and combating of online gambling remains a challenge for South Africa with a number of illegal sites operating in the country without clear enforcement and control, said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Nelson Mandela Career Festival opens

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Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana has officially opened the Nelson Mandela Day Career Development Festival, which exposes learners to information on career advice and post-school education and training opportunities.

N14 upgrade to cost R295m

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Pretoria – The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is upgrading the N14 freeway from Krugersdorp to Pretoria for R295 million.

President Zuma welcomes HIV, Aids report

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the report by the United Nations Programme on HIV and Aids on the significant progress that South Africa has made in the fight against HIV and Aids epidemic, says the Presidency.the Presidency.

SA hails Iran nuclear deal

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Pretoria - South Africa has hailed the nuclear deal reached between Iran and six world powers in Vienna on Tuesday, saying the deal is victory of diplomacy and dialogue.

Day care centre to keep elderly safe in KZN

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Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Weziwe Thusi will on Friday open the first multi-million rand day care centre for senior citizens in Swayimane, which will improve the safety of elderly.