South Africa

Cabinet has called on all road users, drivers and pedestrians to abide by the rules of the road during the festive season.

Cabinet has approved measures to discipline public servants in relation to them conducting business with organs of state.

Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says science journalism must be supported as it delivers information to ordinary people who are affected by the daily discoveries and development made in this field.

Cabinet has appealed to all citizens to take the necessary precautions to curb the spread of Listeriosis, as investigations continue to establish the source of the bacterium.

Cabinet says it is pleased with South Africa’s economy, which grew by an annualised 2% in the third quarter of 2017, from an upwardly revised 2.8% in the second quarter.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen says his department has used this year to strengthen its partnerships in order to reduce the impact of disasters.

Africa’s youth have called for change, which will see them more involved in the political, economic, social as well as peace and security spheres on the continent.

The 6th African Union’s High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance opened in Tshwane on Wednesday afternoon with a call to find a speedy response to the challenges faced by Africa’s youth.

Former miners will benefit from a centre which will provide integrated services for Tuberculosis (TB) and occupational lung disease assessments, as well as administrative services for compensation.

South Africa remains fully committed to reducing all forms of pollution, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the solution to improved literacy levels in South Africa lies in improving work in the foundation phase.

Police officers have been dispatched to shopping centres, malls, freeways and other hotspots to patrol these areas as part of the Safer Festive Season campaign, which aims to intensify police visibility.

Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has challenged black successful businesses, who run mega infrastructure projects, to share their experiences with the Small, Medium-sized and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs).

A rose named in his honour, as well as various television series to be aired globally, will form part of the celebrations of the life of former President Nelson Mandela.

Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi visited Bryneven Primary School in Bryanston, north of Johannesburg, on Tuesday following allegations of corruption, fraud and nepotism against the principal.