South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Thursday welcomed the successful completion of the first batch of electric locomotives produced at Transnet.

Pretoria – The Amendments to the Broadcast Digital Migration Policy have been published in the Government Gazette by the Department of Communications.

Pretoria – Cabinet says it is saddened by the untimely passing of the Minister of Public Service and Administration, Collins Chabane, who died in a car accident at the weekend.

Pretoria – The late Sergeant Lesiba Sekele loved the most famous quote by William Shakespeare, “Beware the Ides of March” - little did he know his last day would be 15 March.

Pretoria – In keeping with the spirit of a man who has been largely described as humble and good natured, so is the mood at the Tshwane Events Centre, where hundreds have gathered to remember the understated political trailblazer that was Collins Ohm Chabane.

Pretoria - An Official Memorial Service for the late Public Service and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane, gets underway today in Pretoria, where Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver a key note address.

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says leaders in the Western Cape and in all spheres of government must actively fight against racism in the province.

Pretoria – Most dependable, humble, dedicated and selfless comrade -- this is how colleagues and friends of the late Minister Collins Chabane remember him.

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says there will be light at the end of the tunnel for power utility Eskom.

Pretoria – The late Public Service and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane, was more than a comrade, a brother, mentor and a family friend, says Member of the Portfolio Committee on Communications, Moses Tseli.

Cape Town – The New Build Programme, led by state-owned enterprises, has to date created thousands of jobs.

Pretoria – The acting MEC for Social Development in KwaZulu-Natal, Cyril Xaba, has condemned the recent spate of killings and abuse of women in the province.

Pretoria - The late Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane was not only humble but also had the gift of finding consensus in difficult situations.

How does one define a life well lived? Most would point to the accomplishments of an individual or their impact on society. Others may well reflect on the personal attributes of the person or judge their achievements on the strength of the tributes that pour in.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health has urged youngsters keen to study medicine in Cuba to apply for bursaries as the 20 March closing date to accept applications looms.