South Africa

Cape Town – Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says former President Nelson Mandela is continuing to unite the nation of South Africa, in spite of being in hospital.

Pretoria - With US President Barack Obama in the country, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure has urged the public to be patient as they coordinate safety and security concerning the visit to Cape Town.

Pretoria – Telkom has set its increase on basic voice and data connectivity services at an overall 1.3%, below the Consumer Price Index, which is currently at 5.6%

Pretoria - The Ekurhuleni metropolitan has added a feather in its cap by being announced the overall winner in the Greenest Municipalities competition, walking away with prize money of R3.5 million.

Pretoria – The BASIC group of countries - namely Brazil, South Africa, India and China - have welcomed progress made at the recently concluded United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting in Bonn, where negotiations under the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action were prominent.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says US President Barack Obama’s visit to the country will go down in history as a turning point in relations between the United States and South Africa.

Pretoria - US President Barack Obama used the official dinner hosted in his honour on Saturday to make a moving toast to former President Nelson Mandela.

Johannesburg – US President Barack Obama was greeted with loud cheers and received a standing ovation before his major address at a packed University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus on Saturday.

Pretoria - US President Barack Obama took time out of his busy schedule to visit the family of ailing former President Nelson Mandela.

Pretoria - Visiting US President Barack Obama and President Jacob Zuma have both highlighted the role played by former President Nelson Mandela in the country and praised him for his sacrifices.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and US President Barack Obama emerged from their official bilateral meeting speaking in one voice on matters regarding trade and increased investment in the African continent, which is mutually beneficial.

Johannesburg – Soweto is a hive of activity this afternoon ahead of US President Barack Obama’s speech at the University of Johannesburg.

Vaal Dam – Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has launched a major water infrastructure project, which is aimed at addressing water supply and sanitation backlogs to millions of households.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and visiting US President Barack Obama are locked in an official bilateral meeting in Pretoria.

Johannesburg - US President Barack Obama arrived in South Africa on Friday evening on a three-day official visit aimed at promoting bilateral ties and seeking business opportunities.