South Africa

Pretoria – Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says he is optimistic about the future of mining in South Africa.

Pretoria - First Lady, Tobeka Madiba Zuma, has shared her hopes and dreams for a healthier South Africa with cancer patients and their families at two Pretoria hospitals.

Pretoria - A second suspect, who was allegedly involved in the random shooting in the northern areas of Port Elizabeth on Sunday evening, has been arrested.

Johannesburg - One of the last surviving Rivonia treason trialists, Andrew Mlangeni, has added his voice to those who are calling for the criminalisation of racism in the country.

Pretoria - South Africa says it is considering its participation in the International Criminal Court (ICC) with caution.

Presidency – President Jacob Zuma has been consistent in his efforts to settle the matter regarding the Public Protector's March 2014 report on Nkandla titled "Secure in Comfort".

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi has launched the National Identity Campaign in an attempt to strengthen relations among South Africans.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has assured the families living at the Glebelands Residential Units in Umlazi that progress is being made to ensure safety and security in the area.

Pretoria – Late struggle stalwart Hermanus Loots has been hailed as a hero by those he had worked closely with during the struggle and later in government.

Pretoria - Three people died when a light aircraft crashed in Wattville, in Benoni, earlier this afternoon.

Pretoria - The Presidency says it is disappointed that Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has released confidential information to the public.

Pretoria - The Department of Social Development says it has initiated a national audit of in-and out-patient substance dependency treatment centres.

Pretoria - Customs control officials have made two separate busts of ephedrine and abalone valued at more than R10 million, according to the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Pretoria – Gauteng Premier David Makhura has urged housing beneficiaries in Hammanskraal to look after their new homes.

Pretoria – Reports of an extension for the receipting dates of the fishing rights allocations process are not correct, says the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.