South Africa

Cape Town – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says a lot of ground work has been done to ensure a seamless registration period for the 2017 academic year.

Cape Town – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says a ‘multi-sectoral’ approach is required to tackle the scourge of drugs and gangsterism in communities.

Pretoria - Umalusi has taken a decision not to issue certificates to learners who are enrolled at independent schools that are not accredited by the council.

Pretoria - The Presidency has invited all South Africans to show solidarity with the people of Cuba following the passing away of Fidel Castro.

Pretoria - The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has embarked on a campaign to ensure vulnerable consumers pay the price they see displayed on items when shopping.

Pretoria - Eskom has strengthened its Western Cape network by commissioning the Kappa-Sterrekus 765 kV line.

Pretoria – Twenty-four learners will join the ranks of the television and film industry after they successfully completed a six-month skills programme.

Cape Town – Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says she has approved Eskom Board’s recommendation to appoint the current Group Executive: Generation, Matshela Koko, as acting Group Chief Executive of Eskom.

Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says the development of villages, townships and small “dorpies” is a necessary process to improve the quality of life and economic wellbeing of people living in relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas.

Pretoria – Auditor General Kimi Makwetu has released the performance audit reports of pharmaceutical, water infrastructure and urban renewal projects.

Pretoria – As the globe prepares for World Aids Day commemorations, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended South Africans for their efforts towards the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Pretoria - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has urged members of the public and healthcare professionals to actively participate in World AIDS Day activities on 1 December.

Pretoria – The South African Weather Services (SAWS) says the heat wave conditions that are currently being experienced in the north-eastern parts of the country are expected to persist until Thursday.

Pretoria - Minister of Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu says government is on track with building integrated communities.

Cape Town – Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says he has asked the Public Protector to investigate allegations that the Ministry of Police authorised a R30 million payment to a NGO alleged to have links with him.