South Africa

Cape Town – Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says government remains committed to reducing the budget deficit.

Pretoria – The Department of Transport will increase the number of law enforcement officers on public roads in the current financial year, says Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi.

Cape Town – Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has called on women to report cases of abuse at a time when women have been “under siege”.

Pretoria – The Gauteng Provincial Government says it is improving its efforts towards achieving quality public education and health care.

Pretoria - Public Works Minister Nathi Nhleko says public private sector partnerships are critical to unlock infrastructure bottlenecks, as well as creating capacity and addressing skills shortage.

Pretoria – The Gauteng Provincial Government says despite increasing population numbers, it continues to work tirelessly to ensure that the basic needs of the people are met.

Cape Town – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says the Black Industrialist Programme has already supported 46 projects ever since it was launched last year.

Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs today commemorates World Turtle Day.

Pretoria - Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has encouraged boys to speak out when they are violated to avoid the harm that silence can do to their lives at a later stage.

Pretoria – The Department of Tourism will use its R2.1 billion budget to ensure that the tourism industry continues to grow and improve the lives of South Africans.

Pretoria - Small and medium enterprises in the tourism sector are set to benefit from a R120 million fund, which has been allocated for these businesses.

Cape Town – Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says she will abide by the court’s decision on the reappointment of Brian Molefe as the Group Chief Executive

Pretoria – The Gauteng Health Department has once more warned community members of bogus job adverts that uses the department’s name and fraudulently invite people to apply for vacancies at different health facilities.

Pretoria - South Africa has joined the international community in condemning suspected terror attacks in Manchester, in the United Kingdom (UK).

Pretoria - The City of Cape Town has called on residents to bring down their water use as the drought crisis continues.