South Africa

Pretoria - South Africa has been elected as the chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

Polokwane – The revitalisation of industrial parks across the country has taken centre stage at the Department of Trade and Industry, as South Africa seeks ways to breathe new life into communities that have been left out of the mainstream economy.

Polokwane – Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba has urged parents to register their babies at birth with the Department of Home Affairs to help government in its planning so it can better deliver services to communities.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has called on the police to find the criminals behind the destruction of university property.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address a number of issues through oral replies to Members of Parliament on Thursday.

Pretoria – Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi has congratulated the African Times after the first edition of the newspaper hit the streets on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande says he is hopeful that current consultations with all stakeholders on 2017 university fees will conclude successfully, with formal announcement expected to be made in mid-September.

Pretoria - The Select Committee on Economic Business Development has backed calls for rail operations in Gauteng to be integrated so commuters throughout the province can benefit.

Pretoria - Government is on track to complete the subsidised set-top box (STB) rollout programme in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) area in the Northern Cape.

Pretoria – The Presidency has reminded members of the public that they have until 15 September 2016 to submit their nominations for the National Orders.

Pretoria - A third unit of Eskom’s Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme came into commercial operation on Tuesday, said the power utility.

Pretoria - South Africans have been called on to submit their inputs on the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances (NAP) by the end of today.

Pretoria - Emerging South African filmmakers, especially women, trying to break into the industry, now have a real shot at making their movie dreams come true.

Pretoria – The Hawks have arrested an Australian national who is facing 15 cases of indecent assault, five charges of persistent sexual offences with a child and four cases of sexual intercourse with a minor in Australia.

Pretoria – The Water and Sanitation Forum set up in Kannaland is aimed at promoting a two-way flow of information about the provision of reliable water and sanitation services to communities.