South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to the Mchunu clan, following the death of the KwaZulu-Natal chief, Inkosi Simakade Mchunu.

Pretoria - The Provincial Government of KwaZulu-Natal has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family, community and the whole institution of traditional leadership in the province following the passing of Inkosi Simakade Mchunu of Msinga.

Pretoria- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the Vincent Tshabalala Education Trust for continuing to actively improve the quality of teaching and learning, cleaning the schools and streets of Alexandra and supporting child-headed families.

Pretoria – There is a need for more law graduates specialising in media, environmental and mining law, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma is to lead government in improving public access to information about the work of government, says the Presidency.

Pretoria - Communications Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams says it is time for women to stand united and empower each other.

Pretoria - More than 200 women from various sectors gathered for an elegant high tea in Pretoria on Saturday to raise funds to educate women, especially those in rural areas, about diabetes.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has written a letter to National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega informing her of his intention to institute an enquiry into her fitness to hold office, says the Presidency.

Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi will later today join former law students from the University of Venda (Univen) to discuss challenges facing law students.

Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has urged local companies and entrepreneurs to compete for global markets in important technology sectors.

Pretoria - Thousands of Eersterust residents on Friday gathered in a marquee, erected at the Sports Ground, to engage President Jacob Zuma and a Government delegation about the social-ills affecting their community.

Pretoria - The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has opened online applications for 2016 financial aid for poor and deserving students.

Soweto – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has been honoured for her work on promoting human rights, women’s empowerment and gender equality.

Pretoria – Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi on Friday launched the Department of Public Works Women Empowerment Advisory Committee (DPWWEAC) to address the lack of transformation in the Construction and Properties Industries.

Pretoria – Work on the latest editions of the Blue and Green Drop Reports has been completed and is expected to be released by end of September 2015.