South Africa

Pretoria – World Rabies Day is observed annually on 28 September throughout the world to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to highlight progress in defeating this horrifying disease.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier David Makhura says the provincial government will sell all the properties it owns, including the Premier’s official residence.

Pretoria - The Durban Labour Centre on Masonic Grove, in the city centre, has been closed until further notice, says the Kwa-Zulu Natal office of the Department of Labour.

Pretoria - African Trade Ministers have tabled the continent’s position in the 15th Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, says the Department of Trade and Industry.

Pretoria – Top leaders from national, provincial and local government met at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria on Tuesday, to review progress made in delivering services to South African citizens.

Pretoria - As part of the skills needed to grow the economy, 4749 new artisans have been certificated by the National Artisan Moderation Body in the first quarter, government said on Tuesday.

Pretoria - In the first quarter of 2016, Eskom recorded a massive excess capacity of up to 14 000 MW during peak hours due its maintenance plan, the Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster says.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Reverend Professor Bonganjalo Goba of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA).

Pretoria - Government is forging ahead with its plans to promote more inclusive growth and an environment that enables small businesses to flourish.

Pretoria – The Department of Arts and Culture says it will place 38 arts practitioners in more than 40 arts schools in the Northern Cape in the 2016/17 financial year as part of the Artists in Schools programme.

Pretoria - Government has extended condolences to the family and friends of an employee of a private security company, who worked at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Pretoria – Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has condemned the destruction of university property, which has run into millions of rands.

Cape Town – Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi says there is an urgent need for government to act decisively and redouble efforts to resolve challenges facing young people, including unemployment.

Pretoria – Tourism is becoming a very important driver of economic growth, creating more and more jobs and business opportunities, especially in developing countries, says Tourism Minister Dereck Hanekom.

Pretoria – The Department of Basic Education, in partnership with the Motsepe Foundation, has launched the 2016 edition of the Kay Motsepe Schools Netball and Football Cup.