Cape Town – South Africans should look to set aside 67 minutes of each day to contribute meaningfully if they are to match the contribution made by former president Nelson Mandela to the country and the world, Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille said today.
Pretoria – It was a day filled with laughter, tears of joy and song, when President Jacob Zuma visited the community of Danville in Pretoria.
Mamelodi – Just like the rest of government officials and ordinary South Africans, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe traded in his suit and tie and rolled up his sleeves helping leaners at Boikgantshong Primary School.
Pretoria - Stanley Mathabatha has been elected and sworn in as the new Premier of Limpopo in a special sitting of the provincial legislature.
Emalahleni – “I love Madiba because he cares about children,” said a smiling Masabatha Tamane, shortly after being given a gift pack with a brand new school uniform.
Pretoria – Former President Nelson Mandela’s daughter, Zindzi Mandela, today received Madiba’s new Smart ID Card at an event held at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria, to celebrate his birthday.
Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has arrived at the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria where he will wish former President Nelson Mandela a happy birthday in person.
Pretoria – Thousands of learners from schools across the country are this morning participating in a special assembly to sing “Happy Birthday” to Madiba.
Pretoria- Former President Nelson Mandela – who celebrates his 95th birthday today - will be among the first recipients of the Smart ID Card expected to be launched at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday.
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished all the people of South Africa and the international community “a most productive, reconcilatory and reconstructive Nelson Mandela Day”.
Pretoria – The Presidency says the health of former President Nelson Mandela – who is celebrating his 95th birthday today - is steadily improving.
Pretoria – Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has appointed Judge Dennis Davis to chair an eight-member tax review committee panel that will be tasked at looking at how revenue generated by the SA Revenue Service (SARS) can be used to improve the economy.
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished all the people of South Africa and the international community a “productive, reconciliatory and reconstructive” Nelson Mandela Day, as the country prepares to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to nation-building activities tomorrow.
Pretoria - There is growing recognition that Africa is the next growth frontier but should be characterised by the industrialisation of the continent, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Wednesday.
Pretoria - Cities should become sites of innovation for addressing challenges such as youth unemployment, spatial and income inequalities and economic exclusion, says Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel.
