South Africa

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim is in Myanmar to explore avenues to further boost bilateral relations between the two countries.

Ever since assuming office President Jacob Zuma has stressed the importance of building strong families and strengthening communities. He has sought to reverse the legacy of apartheid policies that deliberately set out to destroy family structures of black people.

As we enter December, most people begin to think ahead to their summer holidays. The festive season is a time for relaxing, unwinding and taking a well-earned break.

Pretoria - The National Disability Rights Policy, which is due to be finalised next year, is expected to put in place measures that will address factors preventing job-seekers with disabilities from getting jobs.

Pretoria - As part of the turnaround strategy for the country’s Further Education and Training (FET) colleges, the Department of Higher Education and Training has introduced an attendance and punctuality policy which will ensure learners are in class and on time.

Pretoria – With many consumers drowning in debt, the National Credit Regulator (NCR) has called on consumers to monitor their budgets closely over the festive period.

Pretoria - The Eastern Cape has developed a special plan for the festive season, which is set to improve road safety.

Pretoria – Science and Technology Deputy Minister Michael Masutha says the growth of microscopy is essential to help government expand its research capabilities in important health and economy related fields.

Pretoria – South Africa has made progress in reducing the carbon, energy and material intensities of its economy and in managing its natural asset base, including water, biodiversity and mineral resources.

Pretoria – North West Premier Thandi Modise has conducted a sod-turning ceremony for the construction of an R80-million mega farm school in Lykso, near Vryburg.

Midrand – The Department of Energy (DoE) has introduced more measures that will incentivise companies to watch their electricity consumption.

Pretoria – The Pietermaritzburg Airport has been given an R18 million upgrade at its terminal building and apron.

Pretoria – The City of Tshwane has declared a state of disaster in several areas following the severe storms that struck Gauteng last week.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is expected to release the 2013 Annual National Assessment (ANA) results tomorrow.

Johannesburg - South Africa and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen political and economic relations between the two countries.