South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has congratulated France’s President-elect Emmanuel Macro following his victory of the presidential elections.

Pretoria - Limpopo Education Department has welcomed the decision taken by Vuwani community to allow teaching and learning to resume in schools in the area as of today.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Education has expressed concerns about the allegations of sexual abuse at Parktown Boys High School, as reported in the Sunday Times newspaper at the weekend.

Pretoria - The Special Economic Zones Advisory Board has dismissed inaccurate reports regarding the processing of the application to designate a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Atlantis in the Western Cape Province.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma visited Vuwani on Sunday where he met with His Majesty and other leaders representing various community stakeholders including church leaders, traditional leaders, business, youth and the pro-Makhado group.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma accompanied by a team of Ministers are currently meeting with the community of Vuwani in the Limpopo Province.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health has transferred all patients where there are no outstanding matters within the timeframes agreed upon with the Health Ombud.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has lauded Team South Africa on the success and positive outcomes achieved at the World Economic Forum on Africa.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has informed Parliament that he has extended the employment of members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Pretoria – Residents living in uMhlabauyalingana Local Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal, will soon feel much safer in their community, thanks to the upgraded Manguzi Police Station and personal safety alarm systems.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed members of the Board of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), says the Presidency.

Durban – Although Africa is rich with mineral resources, its people will not be able to realise the full benefit of these opportunities unless the continent acts now to develop its human capacity.

Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says collaboration between the public and private sectors will contribute to the development of a climate resilient economy in Africa.

Durban – A new initiative launched by government and the private sector in Durban today will aim to connect millions of South Africans to the internet over the next two years.

Pretoria - Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa has conveyed her sympathies to the family of tourism student, Mpho Morakile, who drowned in Mozambique during an educational excursion.