South Africa

Pretoria – Government has in a statement on Thursday assured the nation that the Fort Hare Centenary celebrations will continue as planned on Friday, at Fort Hare’s Alice campus.

Germiston – Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has launched the long-awaited acid mine drainage (AMD) long-term solution that promises to improve the water supply to the nation’s economic hub.

Pretoria - The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) says residents in Vuwani and surrounding areas want children to return to school.

Pretoria - A total of 20 taxi drivers have been arrested for driving without a public driver’s permit in Gauteng, says the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).

Ha-Nesengani - Learners from all schools in the jurisdiction of Ha-Nesengani, outside Vuwani, will return to their respective schools on Thursday.

East London – Government is to go all out to mark the centenary celebrations of the University of Fort Hare this coming Friday, with high-level speeches expected from leaders such as Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - A number of organisations that are committed to improving quality education in South Africa are calling on citizens to make contributions to get schooling in the Vuwani area back to normal.

Tshivhulana – South Africa needs educated youth that are going to add value to the education agenda of the country, says Cooperative and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen.

Pretoria – The members of an Inter-Ministerial Committee, led by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des Van Rooyen, are today visiting schools in the Vuwani area.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will officiate the National Day of Prayer at Absa Stadium in Durban on Sunday.

Pretoria – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says citizens in the 25 – 40 age group will from Monday be able to apply for their Smart ID Card and passport at four of the country’s banks.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says he is concerned by the scourge of violent protests that have resulted in public property being damaged.

Pretoria - Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has announced the official rollout of the national Save Energy campaign, which highlights the importance of energy efficient buildings.

Sundani - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has appealed to the communities of Vuwani and the surrounding villages to refrain from using the municipal demarcation issue to disrupt learning activities in the area.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says Operation Phakisa is contributing to government’s programme of promoting localisation and industrialisation.