South Africa

Pretoria - As nations across Africa gather to celebrate Africa Day, a call is being made to unite against crimes and violence against women and children.

Pretoria - South Africa is committed to pursuing regional political and economic integration and to promote Africa’s development through sustained solidarity and mutually beneficial relations.

Pretoria - A R1.5 billion steel competitiveness fund will come into effect next month, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel said on Thursday.

Pretoria – Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says the transfer of Dockyard to the South African Navy is underway, as recommended by the Defence Review 2015.

Pretoria – Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says her department has started implementing its plan to maintain the capabilities of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).

Pretoria – Cabinet has invited the public to make their inputs into the Anti-Corruption Strategy discussion document, which will inform the National Anti-Corruption Strategy.

Pretoria - Cabinet has called on all South Africans, including domestic users, businesses, the mining sector, energy and agriculture, to work together and use water more sparingly.

Pretoria – Cabinet has welcomed the results of a national health survey, which shows a 20% drop in infant mortality and 11% drop in the number of women and men who smoke tobacco.

Pretoria - Government’s plans for this year’s Youth Month commemorations are in full swing.

Pretoria - Cabinet has noted with regret the decision by General Motors South Africa (GMSA) (Pty) Ltd to phase out the manufacturing and sale of Chevrolet vehicles in the country.

Pretoria - Cabinet has called on all sectors of society to join hands in defeating the incidents of abuse and violence against women and children.

Pretoria - Parliament has joined the rest of Africa and the diaspora in celebration of Africa Day.

Pretoria - The City of Ekurhuleni has demonstrated its commitment to a pro-poor agenda with a R36.6 billion budget that supports poorer households, while strengthening the provision of services in the region.

Pretoria – The Gauteng government will ensure that barriers to women reporting abuse are removed, and that women are supported to pursue cases rather than withdrawing charges under pressure, says Premier David Makhura.

Pretoria - Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has instructed her department to draw up the terms of reference for a probe into power utility Eskom.