South Africa

The Gauteng Department of Education says it is saddened by the loss of a Grade 11 learner who committed suicide after receiving his year-end academic report on Wednesday.

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi says government has put several programmes in place and adopted a zero tolerance approach to combatting corruption.

Not long after the SA Agulhas II set off on the International Indian Ocean Expedition, the vessel has once again left the shores of Cape Town and will sail for two weeks on a scientific research expedition to Antarctica.

The Presidency says it has noted the media reports attributed to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa during a radio interview.

Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister, Dr Siyabonga Cwele, has extended the deadline for public comments on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill.

The Tshepo 1 Million programme has ushered in a season of hope for the youth of Gauteng, with over 473 000 young people having benefitted to date.

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi says government should take the lead in technology innovation.

The Reserve Bank has announced the issuing of a cooperative banking licence to Ziphakamise Savings and Credit Co-operative (SACCO).

The South African government on Thursday expressed concern over the announcement by the United States recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

South African Airways (SAA) has advised travellers of airport changes in Senegal that come into effect today.

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has called on corporates to maintain a high standard of good corporate governance following revelations of accounting irregularities at Steinhoff International.

Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has commended the Free State Government for heeding the department’s call to prioritise military veterans without houses, in the province.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the youth must take the baton and lead the science revolution.

President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and her family on the sad passing of her father, Douglas Vakele Mapisa.

President Jacob Zuma has reassured South Africans and the business community that the upcoming African National Congress (ANC) elective conference will be orderly and the transition will be smooth.