South Africa

Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the province has come a long way in the fight against HIV and Aids.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has thanked South Africans for the “profound and dignified” send-off the nation accorded former President Nelson Mandela, ahead of the first anniversary of his passing.

Welkom - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa handed out pamphlets and engaged with residents of Welkom in the Free State during the national commemoration of World Aids Day.

Cape Town – Mosenngwa Mofi, the CEO of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) Rail, says the unveiling of new locomotives will change the lives of commuters for the better.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has congratulated Banyana Banyana striker Portia Modise, who was crowned as the 2014 SA Sports Star of the Year at last night’s SA Sport Awards.

Pretoria – The Department of Health will provide various health services at the commemoration of World Aids Day in the Free State today.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane is expected to launch the SADC Election Observer Mission in Mauritius, on Monday, in preparation for the elections scheduled for 10 December.

Pretoria – The Free State Legislature has confirmed to the province and the country the sad news of the passing away of its Speaker, Sisi Mabe.

Pretoria - Six illegal Western Cape liquor outlets have been closed down and fined following an inspection blitz.

Pretoria - South Africa’s sporting royalty came out to celebrate excellence in the various sporting codes at the SA Sport Awards 2014 last night.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family of nature conservationist Dr Ian Player, who passed away on Sunday.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier David Makhura has warned residents of Bekkersdal that they should not buy their way into owning government-subsidised houses.

Pretoria – The faith-based sector, which helped in South Africa’s attainment of freedom, still has an important role to play in society, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has expressed shock at the murder of the Deputy Mayor of uThukela District Municipality, Bheki D. Mazibuko, who was stabbed to death in Bergville on Friday night.

Pretoria - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) is awaiting a report on the reported killing of three South Africans in Kabul, Afghanistan.