South Africa

Cape Town – The New Build Programme, led by state-owned enterprises, has to date created thousands of jobs.

Pretoria – The acting MEC for Social Development in KwaZulu-Natal, Cyril Xaba, has condemned the recent spate of killings and abuse of women in the province.

Pretoria - The late Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane was not only humble but also had the gift of finding consensus in difficult situations.

How does one define a life well lived? Most would point to the accomplishments of an individual or their impact on society. Others may well reflect on the personal attributes of the person or judge their achievements on the strength of the tributes that pour in.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health has urged youngsters keen to study medicine in Cuba to apply for bursaries as the 20 March closing date to accept applications looms.

Pretoria - Government is continuing with preparations for the memorial service and funeral of the late Public Service and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane, who died in a car crash on the N1, together with two of his protectors on Sunday.

Pretoria – South Africa’s largest trade union federation, Cosatu, has extended its condolences following the passing of Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane and his two protectors.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has approved the establishment of nine Community Education and Training Colleges (CETCs).

Pretoria - The Department of Communications has condemned a decision by the Western Cape Provincial Government to not renew subscriptions to the Cape Times newspaper.

Pretoria - North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has appealed to residents of Letlhabile in Madibeng to exercise their freedom to protest with responsibility.

Pretoria – Many South Africans remember the late Public Services and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane, not only as a political leader but as a musician.

Pretoria - The Limpopo Provincial Government has set up an inter-ministerial team to support the families of Sergeants Lawrence Lentsoane and Lesiba Sekele.

Pretoria – Police Minister Nathi Nhleko and his deputy Maggie Sotyu will today visit the families of the two protectors killed in the crash that claimed the life of Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane.

Pretoria – The Mpumalanga Department of Education has been allocated the largest share of the province’s budget at R16.8 billion.

Pretoria – The late Public Service and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane, was a loving person who would speak to anyone regardless of position, says an official from his department.