South Africa

Pretoria - The 2nd Ministerial Session of the South Africa-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) is underway in Pretoria.

Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs has warned members of the public not to fall for hoax email messages from fraudsters who claim they work for the department.

Pretoria – It’s all systems go for the upcoming 2016 matric examinations, with preparations having started in earnest, said Umalusi on Thursday.

Pretoria – The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has achieved clean audits for two financial years.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed Advocate Busisiwe Joyce Mkhwebane as the next Public Protector.

Pretoria - The South African Military Ombud Office and the Department of Military Veterans have committed to work together by entering into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide regulated cooperation for the mutual benefits of those served by the two institutions.

Pretoria - Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Ismail Vadi has called on law enforcement agencies in Tshwane to act swiftly and arrest those who attacked an A re Yeng bus.

Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs has noted the decision by the government of New Zealand to introduce visa requirements for all South Africans wishing to travel to that country from 21 November 2016.

Pretoria – South Africa is concerned about the loss of resources of the continent through illicit financial flows, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has appointed an executive search company to assist the Board with the filling of the position of Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) with a suitably qualified and experienced individual, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Pretoria - Women empowerment and issues pertaining to entrepreneurial development on the African continent will feature highly on the agenda of the 2016 Women in Tourism Conference.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma sent his good wishes to all teachers in South Africa as they celebrate World Teachers’ Day.

Pretoria – If you haven’t done anything outdoorsy and sporty in a while, Friday is the perfect day to get out there and do something fun and different.

Cape Town – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the launch of a South African Research Infrastructure Roadmap is significant, as it will give researchers access to world class scientific knowledge to help them produce quality research outcomes.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral for the late anti-apartheid activist and liberation theologian, Reverend Prof Bonganjalo Claude Goba, of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA).