South Africa

Cape Town – The National Assembly has rejected a “frivolous” motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Dipuo Peters says the transport sector is key in helping to eradicate poverty, reduce unemployment and inequality in South Africa.

Pretoria - The Presidency on Friday raised concern about continuing public statements by former Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, on matters relating to President Jacob Zuma and the State Capture report.

Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has extended the deadline for public comments and submissions on the National Liquor Amendment Bill.

Pretoria - South Africa and Botswana will deepen economic cooperation today when President Jacob Zuma and his Botswana counterpart, Seretse Khama Ian Khama, meet in Pretoria.

Pretoria - Government is increasing its efforts to fight crime in Nyanga on the Cape Flats.

Pretoria - Government has called on communities to exercise caution as the South African Weather Service has reported that further heavy rainfall is expected today and on Friday in many parts of the country.

Pretoria – Home Affairs Director General Mkuseli Apleni has assured members of the public that the department will do everything in its power to ensure minimal interruptions during a march tomorrow at its head office in Pretoria.

Pretoria - South African First Lady Bongi Ngema-Zuma says as the country pursues its fight against non-communicable diseases, South Africans should put diabetes high on the list of priorities.

Cape Town - Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana has called on the matric Class of 2016 to apply for financial assistance from the National Student Financial aid Scheme (NSFAS) ahead of the November 30 deadline.

Pretoria - Government has sent its condolences to the families of those who were killed in yesterday’s heavy floods.

Pretoria - The City of Ekurhuleni is on high alert following yesterday’s flash floods which claimed six lives.

Pretoria - National Treasury has published a carbon tax modelling report that provides an assessment of the impacts of the proposed carbon tax policy.

Pretoria - The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has advised all international travellers, who will be visiting South Africa during the festive season, to comply with the country’s import requirements for agricultural and related regulated products.

Pretoria - The City of Johannesburg says it is working around the clock to help communities that were affected by the flash floods.