South Africa

Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education has dismissed reports that South Africa plans to increase schooling from 12 to 25 years.

Pretoria - The Hawks have arrested a 44-year-old medical doctor in Polokwane for fraud, forgery and theft.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday pay a visit to the Nkosi Haven Village, in Johannesburg, to launch the five-day countdown towards the AIDS2016 International Conference to be held in Durban, says the Presidency.

Pretoria - A state-of-the-art technical college has opened its doors to rural students in Thabazimbi in Limpopo.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma is expected to unveil the Delville Wood Memorial Wall in France on Wednesday.

Pretoria – The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has welcomed Cabinet’s approval of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Limpopo.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will spend his second day of his state visit in France by presiding over the Centenary Commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined the international community in expressing concern over the recent outbreak of violence in South Sudan.

Pretoria - South Africa and France have signed a number of agreements in areas such as agriculture, arts and culture, maritime and higher education.

Pretoria - Government calls on members of the public, civil society, faith-based organisations, business and all sectors to join the five days countdown to the 21st International AIDS Conference to be held in Durban, says the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).

Pretoria - The return of the International AIDS Conference to Durban is an opportunity to take stock of the progress South Africa is making in the fight against HIV and AIDS, says KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo.

Pretoria - South Africa remains open for business and meaningful economic partnerships.

Pretoria – Accident reconstruction experts have been sent to an accident scene where 11 people lost their lives and eight others were injured in Harding, KwaZulu-Natal.

Pretoria – The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) says it remains committed to making sure that employees who are leaving the public service are paid out on time.

Pretoria - The Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will today embark on a Voter Education Campaign across the province to encourage and educate residents to exercise their right to vote.