South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will deliver the national message during the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the 16 June 1976 uprising in Soweto, Johannesburg.

In the past few months, South Africans in their numbers have begun to follow the discussions about our economy. The visits of international rating agencies and their decisions have become staple discussions for many.

Pretoria - The Department of Energy has acknowledged the report by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) which shows that the number of households connected to electricity has increased.

Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has congratulated the Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) on unveiling Africa’s fastest computer.

Pretoria – A task team will be set up to look into the interests and concerns of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersexed (LGBTI) community.

Cape Town – The launch of Africa’s fastest computer is already improving South Africa’s competitiveness in the research and development space.

Pretoria - The number of people that received services from municipalities increased between 2014 and 2015, says Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Friday visit Kwaggafontein in Mpumalanga as part of the Siyahlola Presidential Monitoring Programme.

Pretoria – The new members of the Executive Council in KwaZulu-Natal have pledged to double their efforts to create a responsive government.

Pretoria – The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Obed Bapela, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of two initiates who died in Mpumalanga.

Pretoria - Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi is expected to visit Russia from 8 to 9 June 2016, to participate in the VIII International IT forum.

Pretoria - Narcotics worth approximately R9 million were intercepted at three ports over the weekend, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished the Muslim community a peaceful Ramadan month.

Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently recruiting former officers back into the service.

Pretoria - Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister, Siyabonga Cwele, has welcomed Telkom’s annual financial results for the year.