South Africa

Pretoria – Cabinet has welcomed President Jacob Zuma’s launch of the Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAP-SEZ) in Tshiame, Harrismith, in the eastern Free State, on Tuesday.

Pretoria – Cabinet says South Africans should use Freedom Month as an opportunity to reflect on the country’s achievements since 1994, while acknowledging the work that still needs to be done in building a united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa.

Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the first meeting of the South Africa-China high level People-to-People Exchange Mechanism (PPEM), which took place from 24 to 27 April in Pretoria.

Pretoria – The 27th World Economic Forum on Africa, which will take place next week, will focus on achieving inclusive growth.

Pretoria - Cabinet has sent condolences to the family and friends of the 20 victims of the horrific Bronkhorstspruit minibus taxi crash.

Pretoria - Government will observe the month of May as national Workers’ Month, which will focus on workers’ ri

Pretoria - Increasing trade on the continent is key to the economic development of Africa, says Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo.

Pretoria - Cabinet has called for calm following violent protests in Lichtenburg and Blydeville in Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West.

Pretoria – Cabinet has welcomed the A.T. Kearney’s 2017 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence report, which indicates that South Africa is the 25th most attractive destination for foreign direct investment globally, the first from the African Continent.

Pretoria – Cabinet has called on all sectors to partner with government to boost confidence and propel the economy towards sustained inclusive growth.

Pretoria - The Department of Arts and Culture is all set to lead Africa Month celebrations in May 2017.

Pretoria - Motorists will have to dig deeper into their pockets next month as the price of petrol is set to increase by 49 cents a litre.

Pretoria - The strength of freedom rests on the level of responsibility that accompanies it, says the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Pretoria - South Africa has identified infrastructure development as a critical priority for the country in order to boost economic growth, with 18 ambitious development projects prioritised by the government.

Pretoria - Drivers, passengers and pedestrians have been urged to be vigilant and to prioritise road safety during this long weekend.