South Africa

Cape Town – Unemployment remains high amongst black South Africans compared to other races, Statistician General Pali Lehohla said on Wednesday.

Pretoria - With the conclusion of the 90 Day Action Plan, South Africans now have an aviation asset, says South African Airways (SAA) acting Chief Executive Officer, Nico Bezuidenhout.

Pretoria - Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Mondli Gungubele has called for calm and tolerance in the wake of attacks on foreign nationals.

Pretoria - The Department of Labour inspectors will conduct an inspection blitz targeting hospitality establishments in Calvinia, De Aar, Kimberley, Postmasburg and Upington from 20 - 24 April.

Cape Town – Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has announced the preferred bidders for phase four of the Independent Power Producer (IPP) procurement programme, who are expected to feed an additional 1 121 Megawatts to the grid.

Pretoria - The African Union has condemned the attacks on foreign nationals in the province of KwaZulu-Natal and in some parts of Johannesburg.

Pretoria – The Department of Social Development says it is not linked to an Audi TT and other luxury vehicles displaying the department’s branding and National Coat of Arms.

Pretoria - Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has conveyed his condolences to the family of Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Vusi Shongwe for the loss of his daughter.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has condemned the attacks on foreign nationals in KwaZulu-Natal and Johannesburg.

Pretoria - Community tip-offs have led to the arrest of 57 individuals across the country, police said on Thursday.

Pretoria - Eskom is implementing stage one of load shedding this morning.

Pretoria - Joint Operational Centres have been activated nationally to respond to the ongoing attacks on foreign nationals and the looting of their shops, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

Pretoria - The KwaZulu-Natal government will this morning lead a peace march against attacks on foreign nationals.

Pretoria - As part of a broader comprehensive strategy to address the poor performance by learners in languages and numeracy, the Department of Basic Education, in partnership with Spell It South Africa, will today launch the Spelling Bee South Africa Competition for 2015.

Pretoria - Eskom will move from stage 2 to stage 3 load-shedding at 4pm today.