South Africa

Pretoria - Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela says it’s high time new ways are found to turn the more than 200 million young people in Africa into human capital.

Pretoria – Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says progress is being made in getting rid of bucket toilets in formal settlements around the country.

Pretoria - As Social Development Month continues, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini will on Saturday host an imbizo to engage with the community in Merafong Municipality, Gauteng, on a number of social issues raised with the department.

Cape Town - The Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe says it is important for officials in the public sector to use evidence-based policy making in order to improve service delivery.

Pretoria – Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) CEO Barlow Manilal says the aviation and aerospace sector must unlock opportunities that have socio-economic benefits for the country.

Pretoria - The Harry Gwala District Municipality has announced major water restrictions as the drought intensifies in KwaZulu-Natal.

Pretoria - Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Advocate Michael Masutha, has welcomed the sentencing of Emmanuel Uche Odii to 30 years in prison.

Pretoria – The country’s senior citizens say all Ministers must be present during Older Persons’ Parliament to give them a chance to raise their concerns with the entire executive.

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has paid tribute to actor Tshepo Ngwane, who starred in a number of popular local dramas such as Yizo Yizo and Zone 14.

Pretoria - Police Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu says equity in education must be improved so that more young people are able to access education.

Pretoria – A group of scientists have embarked on a 10-day scientific research voyage to collect data on the humpback whale between Dassen Island and Groenriviermond off the west coast of South Africa.

Johannesburg - The upgrading of William Nicol Drive from a single roadway to a triple carriageway has made the lives of the local community of Diepsloot and the surrounding areas much easier as they are now able to reach places like Fourways, Randburg and Tshwane with ease.

Pretoria - A Durban businessman will appear in court on Friday to face charges of conspiracy to commit murder after the Hawks foiled his alleged assassination plan.

Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources has called for a coordinated approach in dealing with benefits that have not been paid to deserving ex-mineworkers.

Cape Town – Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services has started a process of rolling-out broadband connectivity in cities where the National Health Insurance programme is being piloted.