South Africa

Pretoria - In celebration of Youth Day, people can download the recently released 2016 Municipal Elections song for free.

Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid his respects to the youth of 1976 who lost their lives for the struggle of freedom and a democratic South Africa.

Pretoria - Top executives from the world’s most influential consumer and retail companies are gathered at the Cape Town International Convention Centre for the 60th Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Global Summit.

Pretoria - South Africa today marks the 40th anniversary of the historic 16 June 1976 Soweto uprising, where students united in the fight against an oppressive education system.

Johannesburg - South Africa's renowned photo journalist, Peter Magubane, has launched a book on the 40th anniversary of the 16 June 1976 Soweto uprising.

While many municipalities around the country are battling with various challenges - financial mismanagement being among the topmost - one small municipality in Gauteng is among those that are proving to be an inspiration to others..

Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi will in partnership with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) hand over a mobile library to Haggai Independent School, near Thohoyandou, on Friday.

Pretoria - Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown on Wednesday criticised the continued use of illegal connections which over the past few days have led to massive power outages in Soweto and other parts of Gauteng.

Pretoria – Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has met with representatives of private rhino owners to discuss issues of mutual concern around rhino conservation in South Africa.

Pretoria - Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has welcomed the resumption of duties by employees at Northam Platinum's Zondereinde mine.

Pretoria – The National Lotteries Commission has provided 200 boreholes in five provinces that are severely affected by drought.

Pretoria – A 32-year-old woman, who was arrested on Tuesday, after she was found in possession of gold bearing material and more than one million rand in cash, will appear in court this morning.

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has a clear plan to support Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs) and to increase local production.

Pretoria - The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) produced newspaper, Vuk’uzenzele, will today unveil its fresh new look.

Government has called on South Africans to come out in their numbers on Thursday this week to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the 1976 student uprising which is celebrated every year on 16 June.