South Africa

Pretoria - The Gauteng provincial government has condemned the intimidation tactics displayed by a group of individuals believed to be metered taxi operators.

Johannesburg - Thirteen political parties represented in the South African Parliament have today committed to abide by the provisions of the Electoral Code of Conduct during the 2016 Local Elections.

Pretoria - Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has launched its second solar power plant at the Kimberley Airport, in the Northern Cape.

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has welcomed the decision taken by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to raise local content on its radio stations to 90 percent.

Pretoria – Government has called on parents in Vuwani and the surrounding areas to play their part in ensuring that all learners are back at school from today.

Pretoria – South Africa and China have committed to strengthening cooperation in the area of information and communications technology (ICT) and cyberspace.

Pretoria - The Presidency has noted weekend media reports alleging the “imminent” arrest of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Johannesburg - About 100 youth from the Msawawa informal settlement in Kya Sands are to benefit from computer, catering, sewing, beading and art skills development classes.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to the family of the late Warrant Officer Muzwandile Joel Sithole.

Pretoria - The Presidency has refuted rumours about alleged changes in President Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet.

Pretoria - Team South Africa has concluded their participation in the 26th World Economic Forum for Africa in Kigali, Rwanda.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to work together to build strong and functional families.

Pretoria - The Presidency has dismissed reports that the presidential aircraft, Inkwazi, experienced technical difficulties in Uganda.

Thohoyandou – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen says he is hopeful teaching and learning will resume in the communities of Vuwani and the surrounding areas on Monday.

Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Jeff Radebe, led a packed session at the WEF, which considered the question of an integrated Africa and the African Union’s commitment to introducing an African passport by 2018.