South Africa

Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi has called on South Africans to be responsible on the roads during the Easter Weekend.

Pretoria- South Africa’s renewable energy policy was lauded at the business forum between South Africa and Qatar on Wednesday.

Pretoria - The President of the Black Business Council, Dr Danisa Baloyi, says South Africa should take advantage of the economic opportunities presented by the State of Qatar, especially in agriculture and the ocean economy.

Pretoria – Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has assured Qatari investors that as South Africa drives its radical economic transformation programme, the country is still the right place in which to invest.

Pretoria - As President Jacob Zuma celebrates his 75th birthday, The Presidency has taken stock of some of the progress made in the past year under his leadership.

Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says government aims to double the investment in Research and Development (R&D) from the 2014/15 figure of 0.77% to 1.5% of GDP by 2020.

Pretoria – Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has taken a decision to withdraw the appeal lodged at the Supreme Court of Appeal in the case brought by the Helen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law.

Pretoria – Government has reiterated its call for peaceful protests as some opposition parties march in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Justice and Correctional Services Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla has paid a visit to St Albans Correctional Centre in the Eastern Cape.

Pretoria - Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi has launched a R237 million project aimed at rehabilitating the R28 route between Sebokeng and Westonaria, south west of Johannesburg.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has conveyed his condolences to the family of Ontlametse Phalatse and her trust.

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi on Tuesday met with the Accounting Officers and Senior Managers of the National School of Government (NSG), the Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) and Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) for a handover briefing.

Pretoria – The Presidency has wished President Jacob Zuma a happy and fulfilling birthday as he turns 75 on Wednesday.

President Jacob Zuma last night hosted the Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Presidency said.

Pretoria- Challenges facing South Africa were discussed at a Special Executive Council meeting of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) on Tuesday