South Africa

Pretoria - Gugu Zulu, one of the climbers of the Trek4Mandela, lost his life while summiting Mount Kilimanjaro on Monday morning.

Pretoria – Seven people who were arrested this past weekend are facing charges of human trafficking and the possession of drugs, says the Hawks.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed all international delegates who will be attending the 21st International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) in Durban this week.

Durban - Hundreds of delegates from around the world are gathering at Durban’s International Convention Centre this morning for the International Aids Conference, with many here hoping the gathering will usher in a fresh approach in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Pretoria - Today marks the late former president Nelson Mandela's birthday.

Pretoria – One way that Africa could create economic opportunity is by ensuring growth in the agriculture sector, says Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates.

Pretoria – Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates is to invest $5 billion in Africa over the next five years.

Pretoria – Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe says plans are well in place for South Africa to host a successful 2016 International AIDS Conference.

Pretoria - Ekurhuleni Mayor Mondli Gungubele will be joined by Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina in honouring struggle veteran Adelaide Tambo at a wreath laying ceremony on Monday.

Cape Town – Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says the MeerKAT, the precursor of the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope, is creating jobs and skilling local people.

Pretoria - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has decided to apply for leave to appeal directly to the Constitutional Court against the judgment and order of the full bench of the Pretoria High Court in respect of the spy tapes matter.

Cape Town – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says with only 16 dishes launched so far, the MeerKAT is already the best of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

Pretoria - Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has welcomed the strides made to halt illegal mining in Limpopo.

Pretoria – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will on Monday address the official library handover at Thlasedi Primary School in Gauteng as part of Mandela Day activities.

Pretoria - Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu is expected to visit Mzimhlophe Female Hostel on Monday in Soweto to engage hostel dwellers and other community members.