South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has expressed shock and sadness at the death of Senzo Meyiwa, who was gunned down last night in Vosloorus, south of Johannesburg.

Pretoria - The South African ministerial delegation to the 3rd annual innovaBRICS conference has arrived in London, the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) said on Monday.

Pretoria - South Africans are still reeling in shock following the killing of Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana skipper Senzo Meyiwa, 27, at Zamo Section in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg, at about 8pm on Sunday.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga have wished the country’s matric learners well ahead of their final examinations on Monday.

Pretoria - Reports that President Jacob Zuma has lost the Umthatha case involving AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo are incorrect and misleading, said the Presidency.

Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa will on Tuesday launch the Masibekela Recreational Park in Mpumalanga, which has resulted in employment opportunities for the community.

Pretoria - Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela will attend the first ever global forum on youth policies, which is scheduled to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Pretoria – One offender has died while another is in hospital following a fire at the Barbeton Youth Correctional Centre in Mpumalanga.

Pretoria - Olympic athlete Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, who passed away on Friday, has been described by President Jacob Zuma as one of South Africa’s most talented athletes.

Pretoria - The new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are now available at Telkom retail stores nationwide.

Pretoria - The Presidency on Sunday dismissed claims that President Jacob Zuma will no longer attend the 3rd Annual innovaBRICS Conference in the United Kingdom because he has been refused an audience with Prime Minister David Cameron.

Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs has handed over cycling facilities to the community of Orlando in Soweto.

Pretoria - The University of Mpumalanga is expected to employ between 400 to 600 teaching staff over the next few years, says acting University Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor John Shongwe.

Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs says it has noted the indictment of two South Africans in the United States for rhino poaching related offences.

Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa cannot claim to be truly free while women continue to be the victims of violence and abuse.