South Africa

Pretoria – South Africa remains open for business and is an attractive destination for investments despite the current energy challenges, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria – Tshwane Executive Mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa has warned that land invasions will not be tolerated in Tshwane.

Pretoria - Renewable energy has benefited South Africa, a study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has found.

In a day South Africa will be a participant at the World Economic Forum (WEF) taking place in Davos – Switzerland. WEF is uniquely placed to offer South Africa a chance to position itself and communicate its value proposition to international decision makers.

Pretoria – The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has taken steps to ensure that learning and teaching take place on the first day of schooling this year.

Pretoria – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has expressed shock at an article written by the Democratic Alliance’s shadow Minister of Communications, Gavin Davis, about the SABC.

Pretoria - The 130 new police vehicles in Gauteng will improve service delivery, help police reach crime scenes and also help combat crimes such as armed robberies of residences, businesses and hijacking, says National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega.

Pretoria – The public is invited to submit written comments on the draft regulations for irrigation water.

Pretoria - In his capacity as Special Envoy to South Sudan, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Arusha, Tanzania, for unity talks among members and leaders of Sudan's People's Liberation Movement (SPLM).

Pretoria - The Department of Defence (DOD) has confirmed that all charges related to the two officers on their alleged involvement in the landing of a private jet at Air Force Base Waterkloof have been withdrawn.

Pretoria - A police colonel with 35 years of service and who was in charge of Gauteng's firearms licences has been arrested, police said on Wednesday.

Pretoria - The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says it is not surprised by the downgrade over the e-tolling system by credit rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service.

Pretoria - Scholar transport in the Northern Cape will be ready when the 2015 academic year starts tomorrow, says the provincial Transport Department.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says South Africa is looking forward to a successful session in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, where it will promote the National Development Plan (NDP) to the world.

Pretoria - The Standing Committee on Finance has announced the dates for the Banks Amendment Bill.