South Africa

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has expressed his condolences following the death of Chief Keobusitse Moiloa of Dinokana village near Zeerust.

President Jacob Zuma has thanked South African citizens and everyone in the country for ensuring a peaceful and joyous holiday period.

Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education has welcomed the approval of the release of the 2015 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results by UMALUSI.

Giyani - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi is in Giyani, Limpopo, where she will spend New Year's Eve with patients at the Evuxakeni Psychiatric Hospital.

President Jacob Zuma has received the final report from the Commission of Inquiry into the Strategic Defence Procurement Packages (SDPP), commonly known as the Arms Deal Commission.

Pretoria - Traffic law enforcement authorities will ensure tight traffic control during the New Year’s Eve festivities tomorrow, says the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday hosted the 15th Jacob G Zuma RDP Education Trust Children and Youth's Christmas Outreach event at KwaNxamalala in Nkandla, northern KwaZulu-Natal.

Pretoria - Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has handed over ten 18 000 litre water trucks to the Eastern Cape province.

Pretoria- Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha has dismissed the petition that has been submitted by lawyers representing the AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo to re-open the King's case in the Mthatha High Court.

Pretoria - The Ministry of State Security has conveyed condolences to the family and friends of Hermanus Van Schalkwyk who was killed in an accident involving one of the official security vehicles.

Pretoria - The Department of Energy has moved to clarify reports that government and Cabinet have finalised a decision to implement the nuclear build programme.

Pretoria- Reports that United Kingdom-based travellers have experienced problems due to South Africa’s immigration regulations are untrue, says the Department of Home Affairs.

Pretoria –The Water and Sanitation Department says the release of extra water from the Katse Dam in Lesotho will bolster water supply and relieve the impact of the current drought.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished Richard Maponya, who turned 95-years-old on Christmas Eve, a happy birthday.

Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation has handed over water tankers to some of the municipalities affected by the drought in KwaZulu-Natal.