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Molewa unveils major water infrastructure project

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Vaal Dam – Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has launched a major water infrastructure project, which is aimed at addressing water supply and sanitation backlogs to millions of households.

Zuma, Obama in talks

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and visiting US President Barack Obama are locked in an official bilateral meeting in Pretoria.

Obama arrives in SA

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Johannesburg - US President Barack Obama arrived in South Africa on Friday evening on a three-day official visit aimed at promoting bilateral ties and seeking business opportunities.

Motorists to dig deeper for fuel

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Pretoria – The petrol price is expected to increase by 84 cents a litre, the Department of Energy said on Friday.

GCIS joins 49M

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Pretoria - The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has pledged its commitment to the 49M energy saving campaign.

Mining industry framework to be signed on July 3

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Johannesburg – Mining companies, trade unions and government departments will meet on July 3 to sign a framework aimed at rooting out unrest and restoring investor confidence in the sector.

Madiba a people's person - Kathrada

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Johannesburg – As messages of support keep pouring in for former President Nelson Mandela, struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada has shared fond memories of Madiba.

Pretoria gears up for Obama visit

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Pretoria - The Presidency says it’s all systems go for the historic visit of US President Barack Obama to South Africa.

Top cop laid to rest

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Pretoria - Gauteng top cop, Major-General Tirhani Maswanganyi, has been laid to rest today.

Madiba's condition improves

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Pretoria – Former President Nelson Mandela’s condition has stabilised, although he still remains critical, according to a statement issued by the Presidency on Thursday afternoon.

Zuma arrives at Pretoria hospital

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has arrived at the Pretoria hospital where former President Nelson Mandela is being treated for a recurring lung infection.

Woman's death casts spotlight on care for mentally ill

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Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise says the death of a woman, who is suspected to have fallen into a manhole in Bloemhof, raises questions on the level of care for the mentally ill within communities.

Home Affairs forum to address xenophobia

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Pretoria – Home Affairs Deputy Minister Fatima Chohan has announced the establishment of a forum to conduct dialogues countrywide on issues related to xenophobia.

President Zuma cancels Mozambique visit

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has announced his decision to cancel his visit to Maputo, Mozambique where he was due to attend the SADC Regional Summit on Infrastructure Investment on Thursday.