South Africa

Pretoria – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says government will continue to put the needs of the people first as the country marks Thusong Service Centre Week.

Pretoria - Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says while the number of black youth in employment has grown over the last 20 years, the acquisition of skills has not grown at the same rate within this group.

Pretoria – Residents living in the north of Pretoria will be able to make use of a specialised burns unit at the George Mukhari Academic Hospital, in GaRankuwa, by the end of the year.

Pretoria - The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Performance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Administration, Jeff Radebe, will from now on hold weekly media briefings.

Pretoria - South African Poet Laureate, Professor Keorapetse Kgositsile, will hold a poetry reading session at the National Library with his Jamaican counterpart poet Laureate, Professor Emeritus Mervyn Morris, on Tuesday.

Pretoria – National Treasury has announced the approval of a package to support Eskom to ensure that the energy security of the country is maintained, as well as supporting GDP growth.

Pretoria - Three Chinese nationals arrested during a raid at an illegal abalone processing facility in Van Dyk Park, Boksburg, will appear before the Vosloorus Magistrate’s Court this morning.

Pretoria - The political situation in Lesotho will come under the spotlight again when the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional leaders gather for an emergency meeting in Pretoria this afternoon.

Durban – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the reburial of Nat Nakasa marks the closing of a tragic chapter for the Nakasa family and the nation’s history.

Pretoria - A Cuban trained medical doctor has urged aspirant doctors, who will be studying medicine in Cuba, to represent the country well.

Pretoria – An investigation into National Police Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega, has found no reasonable prospects to prosecute her.

Pretoria – The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has encouraged women to fully participate in the country’s decision making processes.

Bushbuckridge – Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has reiterated government’s commitment to making basic services accessible to the public.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says he will have a peaceful night’s sleep on Thursday after seeing the many smiles on the faces of the Kensington High School learners during his visit to the school.

Pretoria – The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, says there is a need for security arrangements at hospitals to be reviewed.