South Africa

Pretoria - The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has welcomed the announcement by Moody’s Investor Services to change its rating outlook from negative to stable.

Pretoria – Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle says particular attention will be paid to the two metropolitan municipalities and the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality in the new administration to ensure they reach their full potential.

Thokoza – Gauteng Premier David Makhura says a panel will be set up to review the impact of e-tolls.

By Samona Naidu

Thokoza – Gauteng Premier David Makhura has announced that the provincial government will focus on boosting Gauteng’s economy and employment over the next five years.

Pretoria – Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi has rejected reports that he was conflicted when he intervened in the mining strike in the platinum belt.

Pretoria – South Africa on Friday commemorated World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) in Ladybrand, in the Free State.

Pretoria - The Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, will this weekend visit Marikana in the North West to assess the needs of those families affected by the strike in the platinum belt.

Pretoria – Government says reports that imply the new cabinet will cost taxpayers an additional R40 million a year are “mischievous and misleading”.

Mafikeng - The North West provincial government has set aside over R460 million for housing projects in the mining area of Marikana.

Pretoria - The Arts and Culture sector in the North West has received a boost in the form of a grant sponsorship worth over R19 million from the National Lotteries Board.

Pretoria - Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has committed his provincial government to prioritise opportunities for young people.

Pretoria – The Mpumalanga provincial government is expected to create 390 000 additional and sustainable work opportunities by 2019, says Premier David Mabuza.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says African leaders have identified the need for young people on the continent to appreciate the importance of agriculture in the economy of their countries.

Pretoria – The Mandela Day food parcel initiative has kicked-off with the distribution of over 17 000 food parcels to primary school learners in Alexandra Township, near Johannesburg.

Pretoria - Limpopo has developed a hospitals turnaround strategy to be implemented immediately, says Premier Stanley Mathabatha.