South Africa

Pretoria - Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Nzimande has added his voice to those expressing shock and sadness at the passing on of Professor Bernard Magubane.

Pretoria - South Africa remains committed to the global promotion of the rule of law, and will continue cooperating with the UN system to ensure success of the international human rights architecture, says Deputy Minister of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel.

Pretoria - The Gauteng provincial government intensified its fight against hunger in the Tshwane area by distributing agricultural starter packs to needy beneficiaries in Pretoria on Monday.

Pretoria – The implementation of a climate watch system will assist government to tackle the challenges of climate change in a regional and coordinated manner, says Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister, Rejoice Mabudafhasi.

Pretoria - Young girls need to be empowered as they will be the country’s future business leaders with government investing in their development, says Trade and Industry (dti) Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe.

Pretoria – Social Development Minister, Bathabile Dlamini, and the staff of the department have extended their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tom Boya, who has passed on after a long illness.

Pretoria -The investigation into meat labelling following news of undeclared products in meat is continuing - with an outcome expected in two to three months’ time, the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) said on Monday.

Pretoria - Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has welcomed the South Gauteng High Court ruling on an application for a foster care order.

Caracas - Venezuelan Acting President Nicolas Maduro narrowly won Sunday's presidential elections carrying 50.66 percent of the votes according to official tally, which was rejected by opposition challenger Henrique Capriles.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended condolences to the family and friends of Professor Bernard Magubane, who passed away at his home in Johannesburg on Friday.

Pretoria – Southern African Heads of State met in Gaborone, Botswana on Friday to discuss the work of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).

Pretoria - Acting Cabinet spokesperson, Phumla Williams, has dismissed claims by retired Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, who has reportedly said that South Africa is one of the most violent nations now than during the apartheid days.

Butterworth – The building of the Nkosi Dalibhunga Mandela Legacy Bridge outside Butterworth in the Eastern Cape is on schedule and will officially be opened on May 10 to commemorate the day Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as President.

Pretoria – Acting Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams has urged communities to respect individuals’ right to life and respect everyone’s dignity.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has on Sunday undertaken a working visit to Algeria, before travelling to Nigeria.