South Africa

Pretoria – On the eve of the State of the Nation Address, excitement around the Parliamentary precinct - and the country - is mounting.

Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) intercepted a truck transporting illicit cigarettes worth over R500 000 at Groblers Bridge in Limpopo.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says a joint task team of government and business executives will be established to focus solely on economic growth and job creation.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has launched a R15 million feasibility study that will identify particular components that can be manufactured for fuel cell units.

Pretoria - Efforts to rescue the three trapped miners continue at Lily mine, in Barberton.

Pretoria – Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has published draft notices and regulations in the Government Gazette to declare a network of 22 new proposed Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) as part of Operation Phakisa.

Pretoria – As Parliament makes the final preparations to host the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, a number of roads will be closed near its precinct.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says the tough economic climate offers an opportunity for government and business to work together to find solutions to bolster growth.

Pretoria - The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has approved the Small-Scale Fishing Regulations.

Pretoria - Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has taken note of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announcement of its support for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Sheikh Salman in the FIFA presidential race.

Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has intercepted a currency consignment worth R7 million at King Shaka International Airport, in Durban.

Pretoria - The Presidential Remuneration Review Commission (PRRC) into public-sector salaries is forging ahead with its work, the Presidency said on Tuesday.

Cape Town – With 70% of platinum being produced in South Africa, government is working towards opening a new industry-based Special Economic Zone in the North West, to look into beneficiation.

Pretoria - Robben Island Museum, in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, will once again play host to the annual Valentine’s Day mass marriages.

Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will support 15 small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the mining sector to showcase their products and services at the Investing in African Mining Indaba.