South Africa

Pretoria - Secretary to Parliament Gengezi Mgidlana says Parliament is ready to host a successful State of the Nation Address (SONA) come 11 February.

Pretoria – Children from Eshowe in KwaZulu-Natal will get a shot at a brighter future with the construction of an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre in their area.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has welcomed the release of the Citizens Satisfaction Survey conducted by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) saying the province will do all it can to intensify service delivery efforts to its citizens.

Pretoria – Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says he is optimistic about the future of mining in South Africa.

Pretoria - First Lady, Tobeka Madiba Zuma, has shared her hopes and dreams for a healthier South Africa with cancer patients and their families at two Pretoria hospitals.

Pretoria - A second suspect, who was allegedly involved in the random shooting in the northern areas of Port Elizabeth on Sunday evening, has been arrested.

Johannesburg - One of the last surviving Rivonia treason trialists, Andrew Mlangeni, has added his voice to those who are calling for the criminalisation of racism in the country.

Pretoria - South Africa says it is considering its participation in the International Criminal Court (ICC) with caution.

Presidency – President Jacob Zuma has been consistent in his efforts to settle the matter regarding the Public Protector's March 2014 report on Nkandla titled "Secure in Comfort".

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi has launched the National Identity Campaign in an attempt to strengthen relations among South Africans.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has assured the families living at the Glebelands Residential Units in Umlazi that progress is being made to ensure safety and security in the area.

Pretoria – Late struggle stalwart Hermanus Loots has been hailed as a hero by those he had worked closely with during the struggle and later in government.

Pretoria - Three people died when a light aircraft crashed in Wattville, in Benoni, earlier this afternoon.

Pretoria - The Presidency says it is disappointed that Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has released confidential information to the public.

Pretoria - The Department of Social Development says it has initiated a national audit of in-and out-patient substance dependency treatment centres.