South Africa

Pretoria - The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, has placed his Director General, Mike Mlengana, on suspension with immediate effect, pending internal investigations.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended his heartfelt condolences on the passing of late jazz musician, Raymond Phiri, who passed away this morning.

Pretoria – South Africa must build its skills base in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) industry if it is to cement its position in the fourth industrial revolution.

Pretoria – It’s a dream come true for 71-year-old Jacob Motsoane who has been waiting for more than 20 years to become a home owner.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will next week officially handover the Ramadimetja Sophia Mogotlane Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre to the Mookgophong community in Limpopo.

Pretoria – The National Home Builders’ Registration Council (NHBRC) has introduced new builder registration and enrolment certificates as a means of reducing fraud in the sector.

Pretoria - Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo is in Chicago, United States, to attend the 46th Rainbow PUSH Coalition Convention.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended condolences to the family of the late prominent trade unionist and activist, Emma Mashinini.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says schools must study the Schools that Work II report to learn new lessons from the ground that can improve education in South Africa.

Pretoria - Brand South Africa is currently hosting the Hockey World League Semi Finals 2017.

Pretoria – A sharp emphasis will continue to be placed on ridding the Department of Home Affairs of corruption.

Pretoria – The City of Cape Town says plans of potentially partnering with the private sector to create a short-term emergency water supply using desalination, storm water capture or aquifer extraction are progressing well.

Pretoria – Officials from the South African National Parks and the South African Police Service are still searching for the four lions that escaped from the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Sunday night.

Pretoria – Communications Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala has challenged film producers and directors to use local talent when telling stories of South Africa and Africa.

Pretoria - Brand South Africa will this week commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Dakar 1987 Talks, which played a significant role in the road towards democracy.