South Africa

Pretoria - The violence and intimidation that has characterised the current public service strike is abnormal, unacceptable and deplorable, says Government spokesperson Themba Maseko.

Pretoria - Government has appealed to public sector unions to sign its settlement offer without delay, saying the offer is close to what public servants are demanding.

Johannesburg - Gauteng Economic Development MEC Firoz Cachalia has slashed the amount paid to Blue IQ board members to attend meetings by more than half, effective from Monday this week.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has urged school children to play chess referring to it as one education tool that can strengthen a child's mind.

Pretoria - National Planning Commission Minister Trevor Manuel is to assist President Jacob Zuma in his duties in the African Union (AU), said the Presidency.

Pretoria - Government has urged that it be afforded the space to conduct its work following media reports that a Cabinet reshuffle is on the cards.

Johannesburg - The South African Airways (SAA) group has recorded an increase in profits of 45 percent in the past financial year.

Pretoria - Members of school governing bodies in KwaZulu-Natal have been called on to assist in conducting lessons to ensure learning in schools continues.

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The Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga,
The Deputy Minister of Sport and Recreation, Gert Oosthuizen,
Leadership of Chess South Africa,
Leadership of the Supreme Chess Trust and the Moves for Life programme,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Good evening to you all.

Pretoria - South Africa has expressed solidarity with the Republic of Seychelles after the Island was hit by a tropical depression with heavy rains displacing hundreds of families.

Pretoria - Although no formal application has been received by the National Treasury, the offer made by HSBC Holdings to acquire a controlling interest in Nedbank is a vote of confidence in the country's economic progress.

Pretoria - South Africa has pledged its support for Somalia’s new government and the country on their road to towards a prosperous and stable democracy.

Pretoria - Seventy three ambulances, bought by the North West Department of Health and Social Development for use during the FIFA World Cup, will now be made available to clinics and hospitals in the province.

Johannesburg - The ongoing strike by public servants is placing the lives of premature babies born at Gauteng hospitals in danger, Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane said on Tuesday.

Tembisa - President Jacob Zuma has urged the nation to rally behind Banyana Banyana at the upcoming CAF African Women Championship (AWC).