South Africa

Pretoria - Government has warned the public about a bogus Facebook page in the name of Public Works Minister Thembelani “Thulas” Nxesi.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina will later this week address the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) breakfast forum.

Pretoria – The Ministry of Health and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) say the male patient admitted to the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg, has tested negative for the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

Midrand - Deputy Minister of Finance Mcebisi Jonas has called for the Land Bank to drive commercial farming as it was fundamental for creating jobs in the country.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Provincial Government has started relocating the old Natalspruit Hospital from Katlehong to the new site in Vosloorus.

Pretoria - Hlanganani police are searching for two suspects, who allegedly raped and assaulted an 83-year-old woman in Sereni village, Limpopo.

Pretoria - A police constable and his eight accomplices are expected to appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on charges of attempted rhino poaching and possession of unlicensed firearm.

Pretoria – The Mpumalanga Department of Education has taken steps to assist grade 12 learners prepare for their 2014 final examinations.

Pretoria – The Department of Basic Education has built 74 schools, which have changed the experience of learning and teaching for thousands of pupils and teachers.

Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says government will make the best of opportunities in the green economy to create jobs and cut carbon emissions.

Pretoria - Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini will on Tuesday visit the Mamelodi community, east of Pretoria, in an attempt to curb drug and alcohol abuse by youth.

Pretoria – The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says while it has taken note of rating agency Moody’s decision to downgrade Capitec Bank Limited, it does not agree with the decision.

Pretoria – A 37-year-old man, who arrived in the country from Liberia over a week ago, has been admitted to the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital for further tests related to the Ebola Virus Disease.

Pretoria – Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Jacob Mamabolo has welcomed the sentence of a Lenasia land syndicate kingpin, saying this should send a strong message to every citizen that crime does not pay.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has signed into law the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Amendment Act.