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Commuters asked what they want addressed in SONA

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Monday went on a walk-about in Marabastad, in the central business district of Pretoria, to ask commuters what they want him to say in the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Where to watch the State of the Nation Address

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Pretoria - The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will be hosting a number of live broadcasts of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) throughout the country.

Play your part to make internet safer

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Pretoria - As the world celebrates Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has urged South Africans to play their part in promoting a safe, responsible and positive online environment.

Africa the right place for mining investment

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Cape Town – Mineral Resources Minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, has told mining companies from around the world that Africa remains the ideal destination for investment.

S African scoops Edinburgh Medal

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Pretoria – The 2016 Edinburgh Medal will be jointly awarded to Kevin Govender from the Cape Town-based Office of Astronomy for Development and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in March, to recognise their wide reaching contributions to science.

Government, Cosatu meet over new tax laws

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Pretoria - Government and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) have agreed that an urgent solution is needed to resolve the Taxation Laws Amendment Act stalemate.

Pact to support steel sector

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Pretoria - Government is working closely with stakeholders in the steel sector to secure an agreement to support the country’s primary steel production capabilities.

Scheme aims to support black industrialists

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Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has reiterated that the Black Industrialists Scheme provides measures aimed at supporting majority black-owned manufacturing companies.

UK man to appear in court for drug dealing

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Pretoria - A 50-year-old man is to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday on charges of drug dealing, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said on Sunday.

Farewell, Mr Loots

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Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma has described Hermanus Loots as a man who fought for a non-racial and united South Africa that is free of poverty and inequality.