South Africa

Pretoria – As Parliament makes the final preparations to host the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, a number of roads will be closed near its precinct.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says the tough economic climate offers an opportunity for government and business to work together to find solutions to bolster growth.

Pretoria - The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has approved the Small-Scale Fishing Regulations.

Pretoria - Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has taken note of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announcement of its support for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Sheikh Salman in the FIFA presidential race.

Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has intercepted a currency consignment worth R7 million at King Shaka International Airport, in Durban.

Pretoria - The Presidential Remuneration Review Commission (PRRC) into public-sector salaries is forging ahead with its work, the Presidency said on Tuesday.

Cape Town – With 70% of platinum being produced in South Africa, government is working towards opening a new industry-based Special Economic Zone in the North West, to look into beneficiation.

Pretoria - Robben Island Museum, in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, will once again play host to the annual Valentine’s Day mass marriages.

Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will support 15 small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the mining sector to showcase their products and services at the Investing in African Mining Indaba.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on the nation to spare a thought and prayers for the families of the three mineworkers, who are trapped in Lily mine in Barberton.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Monday went on a walk-about in Marabastad, in the central business district of Pretoria, to ask commuters what they want him to say in the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Pretoria - The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will be hosting a number of live broadcasts of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) throughout the country.

Pretoria - A 22-year-old patient, who was being treated for typhoid fever at the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Tshwane, has died from a kidney related illness.

Pretoria - As the world celebrates Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has urged South Africans to play their part in promoting a safe, responsible and positive online environment.

Cape Town – Mineral Resources Minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, has told mining companies from around the world that Africa remains the ideal destination for investment.