South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on the nation to spare a thought and prayers for the families of the three mineworkers, who are trapped in Lily mine in Barberton.

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).

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.

Pretoria - A 22-year-old patient, who was being treated for typhoid fever at the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Tshwane, has died from a kidney related illness.

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.

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

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.

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.

Pretoria - Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu will hand over certificates and equipment to informal traders on Tuesday.

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

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

Pretoria - Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu is recuperating well at the Dr George Mukhari Academic hospital, said the provincial Health Department.

Pretoria - Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Labour has expressed satisfaction with public hearings on the Unemployment Insurance Amendment Bill that were held this week.

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.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has paid tribute to those who laid down their lives in the fight for a free and democratic South Africa.