South Africa

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has published the proposed 2018 school calendar, for comment.

Johannesburg – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says he hopes the enforcement of tighter legislation will lessen incidents of discrimination such as racism and hate speech.

Pretoria - North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has conveyed condolences to the family of the five children who were killed in a fire at Ramatlabana village near Mahikeng.

Pretoria – The Presidency says preparations are proceeding well within the National Executive of government for the 2016 State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Pretoria – The Department of Social Development has disputed a media report on the alleged break-in at the residence of Minister Bathabile Dlamini.

Pretoria - The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says it is continuing to make significant progress in transforming the sheriffs' profession.

Pretoria - Parliament is ready to host the State of the Nation Address (SONA) that will be delivered by President Jacob Zuma next week, Secretary of Parliament Gengezi Mgidlana said on Monday.

Pretoria - Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has sent her condolences to the families of the children who burnt to death in a shack fire, in the North West, at the weekend.

Pretoria - The restructuring that is underway at the South African Police Service (SAPS) is aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness within the police, especially in their fight against crime.

Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has congratulated Professor Tebello Nyokong, a distinguished scientist from Rhodes University, on winning the prestigious African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Economic Development has intensified its campaign to assist township entrepreneurs to formalise their businesses.

Pretoria - Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is inviting the public to voice their views on the economy and what issues they would like government to highlight in next month’s Budget Speech.

Johannesburg – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called on South Africans to work with government to resolve the country’s challenges, which threaten the advancement of democracy and stability.

Pretoria – Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the brutal murder of a senior Ekurhuleni Metro Police officer.

Pretoria - Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has granted approval for South African Airways (SAA) to cease operating its route between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi.