South Africa

Pretoria - Artisan training provided by Denel SOC at its campus in Ekurhuleni is helping to meet South Africa’s huge demand for skilled human resources in technical fields.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday attend the Inauguration of President-elect Hage Geingob of Namibia, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation said on Thursday.

Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Rampahosa has called for a national song to be composed in honour of the late Minister of Public Service and Administration, Collins Chabane.

Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has welcomed the statement by the University of Cape Town Vice Chancellor, Dr Max Price, on the statue of Cecil John Rhodes.

Pretoria - The South African government has condemned the attack at a museum in Tunisia.

Pretoria – “He was a son anyone would be proud of. He was a father that my sister and I will never forget... and we are grateful to have had him.”

Pretoria – The Police Ministry, together with the South African Police Service (SAPS), will prioritise the health and wellness of its police officers going forward, says the Deputy Minister of Police, Maggie Sotyu.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Thursday welcomed the successful completion of the first batch of electric locomotives produced at Transnet.

Pretoria – The Amendments to the Broadcast Digital Migration Policy have been published in the Government Gazette by the Department of Communications.

Pretoria – Cabinet says it is saddened by the untimely passing of the Minister of Public Service and Administration, Collins Chabane, who died in a car accident at the weekend.

Pretoria – The late Sergeant Lesiba Sekele loved the most famous quote by William Shakespeare, “Beware the Ides of March” - little did he know his last day would be 15 March.

Pretoria – In keeping with the spirit of a man who has been largely described as humble and good natured, so is the mood at the Tshwane Events Centre, where hundreds have gathered to remember the understated political trailblazer that was Collins Ohm Chabane.

Pretoria - An Official Memorial Service for the late Public Service and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane, gets underway today in Pretoria, where Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver a key note address.

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says leaders in the Western Cape and in all spheres of government must actively fight against racism in the province.

Pretoria – Most dependable, humble, dedicated and selfless comrade -- this is how colleagues and friends of the late Minister Collins Chabane remember him.