South Africa

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthwthwa has paid tribute to the legendary jazz musician, Raymond Phiri, who passed away this morning.

Pretoria – Bird flu cases have been detected on two commercial layer chicken farms in Gauteng and Mpumalanga.

Pretoria - The African Union has opened this year’s process of recruiting Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) from all its member states across the continent.

Pretoria - The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, has placed his Director General, Mike Mlengana, on suspension with immediate effect, pending internal investigations.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended his heartfelt condolences on the passing of late jazz musician, Raymond Phiri, who passed away this morning.

Pretoria – South Africa must build its skills base in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) industry if it is to cement its position in the fourth industrial revolution.

Pretoria – It’s a dream come true for 71-year-old Jacob Motsoane who has been waiting for more than 20 years to become a home owner.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will next week officially handover the Ramadimetja Sophia Mogotlane Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre to the Mookgophong community in Limpopo.

Pretoria – The National Home Builders’ Registration Council (NHBRC) has introduced new builder registration and enrolment certificates as a means of reducing fraud in the sector.

Pretoria - Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo is in Chicago, United States, to attend the 46th Rainbow PUSH Coalition Convention.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended condolences to the family of the late prominent trade unionist and activist, Emma Mashinini.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says schools must study the Schools that Work II report to learn new lessons from the ground that can improve education in South Africa.

Pretoria - Brand South Africa is currently hosting the Hockey World League Semi Finals 2017.

Pretoria – A sharp emphasis will continue to be placed on ridding the Department of Home Affairs of corruption.

Pretoria – The City of Cape Town says plans of potentially partnering with the private sector to create a short-term emergency water supply using desalination, storm water capture or aquifer extraction are progressing well.