South Africa

Pretoria – Communications Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has encouraged young South Africans to start their own businesses.

Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training says it is disturbed by the recent spate of politically influenced violence at a number of institutions of higher learning in the country.

Port Elizabeth – With South Africa losing more than R7 billion worth of water annually due to leaking taps and pipes, government is embarking on a massive drive to curb the problem.

Pretoria - Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says everything was done by the book for the hiring of a private charted flight for Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa’s official trip to Japan at the weekend.

Pretoria - Three learners who died in a fire at the North West School for the Deaf on Monday will be laid to rest this weekend, says the provincial Department of Education and Sport Development.

Cape Town – The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced bold plans to arrest police killings, following concerns that the men and women in blue continue to die in the line of duty.

Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the submission of the Foreign Service Bill, 2015, to Parliament, which will enhance efficiency, accountability and cost-effectiveness of capitalising on opportunities abroad to advance South Africa’s foreign policy and developmental agenda.

Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the City of Durban's bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Pretoria – Cabinet has wished Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi a speedy recovery.

Pretoria - The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) has announced its decision to re-determine certain ward demarcations and municipal boundaries in the country, ahead of the 2016 Local Elections.

Pretoria – Cabinet has called on all South Africans to celebrate their history and diverse cultures as the country marks Heritage Month in September.

Pretoria – Cabinet has called on the public to work with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to arrest the perpetrators of police killings.

Pretoria – Cabinet has welcomed Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to Japan, describing it as a success.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has expressed sadness on the sudden passing of the Northern Cape Education MEC Grizelda Boniwe Cjiekella-Lecholo.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has introduced a new set of performance standards for contractors in a bid to manage under-performance in the industry.