South Africa

Pretoria - The Asian-African ministerial meeting, which will discuss major international issues, has opened in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Pretoria - Government is sending 50 trainees from the South African nuclear industry to China to take part in the nuclear power plant operations training, said the Department of Energy (DoE).

Pretoria - Radical socio-economic transformation must ensure inclusive growth and sustainable jobs, says Trade and Industry (dti) Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina.

Pretoria – The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Trade and International Relations, Eddie Makue, has called on government to make the Eastern Cape the next area of growth for South Africa’s economy.

Pretoria - Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini will this morning hold an imbizo against the attacks on foreign nationals.

Pretoria - Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a Mozambican national who was who stabbed to death on Saturday.

Pretoria - The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has added its voice in condemning the recent spate of attacks on foreign nationals.

Pretoria – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has warned that law enforcement agencies will do whatever it takes to restore law and order in the communities affected by violence against foreign nationals.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will depart for Indonesia today, where he will represent President Jacob Zuma at the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference.

Pretoria – Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi says the improved public awareness of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is due to the value it adds in the communities.

Pretoria - Eskom says stage 1 load shedding, which started at 8am, is expected to continue until 10pm.

Pretoria – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says government will continue to nurture its relationship with community broadcasters, and has to date supported the sector with over R400 million.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on all churches to lead the nation in praying for peace and friendship in the wake of violence against foreign nationals occurring in some parts of the country.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has cancelled his state visit to Indonesia in order to attend to matters relating to attacks on foreign nationals.

Pretoria – The Chancellor of the National Orders, Dr Cassius Lubisi, has announced the names of South Africans and foreign nationals, who will be awarded National Orders during a ceremony on Freedom Day.