South Africa

Pretoria – A meeting of career counsellors in Pretoria is expected to improve the support given to youth to help them get ready for the world of work.

Pretoria - The Department of Energy (DoE) on Monday said South Africa’s Nuclear New Build programme, which is yet to commence, will contribute to government’s socio-economic development and transformation agenda.

Pretoria - Although the expected La Niña may be weak this summer, South Africans should prepare themselves for possible localised flooding, a report released by the Department of Water and Sanitation warned.

Pretoria - Unit 1 of the Koeberg nuclear station will be taken offline for a planned refuelling outage, Eskom said on Monday.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has joined the nation in mourning the passing of kwaito legend Mduduzi Tshabalala, better known as Mandoza.

Krugersdorp - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says South African media must contribute towards social cohesion, transformation and fighting racism.

Pretoria - Government says it has noted with concern media reports that protesting students at the University of Stellenbosch have been injured after clashing with security on campus.

Pretoria – South Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has reiterated the country’s solidarity with the people of Palestine and Western Sahara as they continue their struggle for independence and freedom.

Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Deputy Minister Obed Bapela has called on South Africans to be proud of their heritage.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma is attending the general debate of the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA71) in New York.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says significant progress has been made in the delivery of school infrastructure across the country.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says it is all systems go ahead of the 2016 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations scheduled to begin on 26 October.

Pretoria – The role of community media in promoting human rights and fostering socio-economic development must be at the forefront of building sustainable societies.

Pretoria - The Presidential Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Advisory Council on Friday met in the country's capital to evaluate work done by the body to advance the objectives of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act.

Pretoria – A fund aimed at supporting small and medium sized enterprises (SME) to grow the economy has been established, with the private sector having contributed over R1 billion to its coffers.