South Africa

Pretoria - Limpopo Education Acting MEC Jerry Ndou has condemned the burning of schools in Malamulele and called on law enforcement agencies to deal with the culprits.

Pretoria – The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will on Saturday celebrate its annual Armed Forces Day in Potchefstroom in the North West.

Cape Town – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called on all South Africans to “find the Mandela within” and live by the values and principles that the former President stood for.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has arrived in Maseru, Lesotho, ahead of the launch of the SADC Election Observer Mission.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has gazetted the National Liquor Norms and Standards 2014, which came into effect on Friday.

Pretoria – The Department of Labour has reiterated that private employment agencies are not permitted to charge work seekers any fees for services rendered.

Pretoria – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has conveyed his condolences to the family of Dr Tembeka Nkamba-Van Wyk who died recently following a short illness.

Pretoria – With learning well underway during this academic year, pupils at Stanger High School in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal, have been urged to make education their top priority and be part of the force that breaks social ills in their communities.

Cape Town – The Speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete, said she acted within the law when she ordered members of the Security Services to assist in ejecting members of the EFF from the chambers on February 12.

Pretoria – A range of anti-viral hand washes are to be donated to Ebola centres in West Africa to support efforts to contain the current outbreak.

Cape Town – As of April, eligible citizens will be able to apply for their Smart ID Cards at the Home Affair’s kiosks in their nearest bank, Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Tuesday.

Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education (DBE) says it is pleased that the impasse in Malamulele has finally been resolved and that schools in the area will open for the first time this year.

One would be hard pressed to find a South African who does not have an opinion on the current power challenges.

Pretoria – The Mpumalanga Department of Education has opened an investigation into claims of racist conduct at Reynopark High School in Emalahleni Local Municipality.

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) this week completes 60 days of the 90 Day Action Plan that commenced last year with several achievements.