South Africa

Pretoria - Eskom CEO Brian Molefe has announced that he will voluntarily step down from his position with effect from 1 January 2017.

Pretoria – The Department of Higher Education and Training has sent well wishes to all students at universities, Technical Vocational and Training (TVET) colleges and high schools, who are writing their final exams.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier David Makhura intends to declare some parts of Gauteng disaster areas, following the recent fierce flash floods.

Pretoria – Government will use this year’s World Aids Day commemoration to reiterate the call for decisive action to end the HIV and epidemic by 2030, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Lourens Pretorius’s dream of becoming a pilot was shattered when he lost his vision due to a condition known as Stargardt macular degeneration, a genetic eye disorder that causes progressive vision loss.

Pretoria - South Africa and Botswana have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening existing strategic cooperation and prioritising economic diversification and manufacturing in order to grow economies and create jobs.

Pretoria - Government has called on South Africans to rally behind the country's national teams ahead of super Saturday.

Pretoria - The Department of Human Settlements has unveiled a Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS), which will assure quality, preserve and provide public access to all sectional titles and other scheme governance documentation.

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.