South Africa

Pretoria - Government has congratulated the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) regarding its decision to play 90% local music across its 18 radio stations going forward.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has told potential investors at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa that positive returns on investment are almost guaranteed in the infrastructure and ICT sectors in South Africa and Africa.

Davhana – A Ministerial Task Team set up to quell the violent protests in Limpopo has met with the community to facilitate dialogue among residents and government leaders.

Cape Town – National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to conduct themselves in an orderly manner and set an example to the millions of South Africans who follow Parliamentary proceedings on TV and via social media platforms.

Pretoria - Great strides have been made towards improving the lives of South Africans living in rural areas and townships between the period 2001 and 2011.

Cape Town – Eskom’s Group Chief Executive Dr Brian Molefe says consumers should not expect to experience load shedding during the winter period because the power utility has stabilised the grid.

Pretoria - The Department of Water and Sanitation will lead Sanitation and Hygiene Week from 16 - 20 May.

Pretoria – As countries all over the continent celebrate Africa Month, Cabinet has encouraged South African to participate in events that seek to build a better Africa.

Pretoria - Cabinet has conveyed its condolences to the family and friends of those who lost their lives due to flooding in parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

Pretoria – South Africa’s Integrated Strategic Management of Rhinoceros is starting to bear fruit, with a recent report showing that the country has turned the tide on rhino poachi

Pretoria - Cabinet has reiterated President Jacob Zuma’s condemnation of the destruction of 24 schools in the Vhembe district in Limpopo.

Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the agreement on public interest conditions for the Coca-Cola merger, which will support efforts for greater industrialisation in the South African economy.

Pretoria - Cabinet has strongly condemned the blatant racism displayed by some individuals in the country, particularly on social network platforms.

Pretoria – Cabinet has reassured South Africans that unemployment is being addressed at the highest level.

Pretoria - Cabinet has taken note of the report back by the Minister of Finance to the President on the progress of government’s consultations with the private sector and labour on the economy.