South Africa

Pretoria – As the nation prepares to observe Freedom Day on Thursday, Brand South Africa has urged South Africans to respect, preserve and be responsible for their freedom.

Pretoria - Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi has sent good wishes to all public servants in all spheres of government, as South Africa celebrates Freedom Day on 27 April and Workers’ Day on 1 May.

Pretoria – Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana has commended a farming project, which harnesses the power of the sun to grow vegetables.

Pretoria – Students on campuses throughout the Western Cape are now able to do HIV testing, receive counselling and education, thanks to the 2017 First Things First campaign.

Pretoria – China and South Africa have pledged mutual support for each other’s tourism ventures as the two countries deepen cooperation on all fronts of their development.

Pretoria – North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has commended police for the swift arrest of two suspects linked to the murder of a 12-year-old child in Coligny.

Pretoria - Counterfeit goods and drugs worth over R8.3 million were seized by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) during raids at OR Tambo International Airport.

Pretoria – South African Airways (SAA) says preparations are underway to support service disruptions as the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) has started its strike.

Pretoria - Police Minister Fikile Mbalula says he will be signing off on numerous policies to enhance the effectiveness of the police service.

Tshiame - President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday launched the much anticipated Maluti-a-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAP-SEZ) demonstrating government’s promotion of industrial development.

Pretoria - North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has called for calm and stability following violent protests in Lichtenburg town and Blydeville township, in Ditsobotla Local Municipality.

Pretoria – As the country commemorates Freedom Month, Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has called on young people to guard and respect their freedom.

Pretoria - The Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria has received a donation of medical equipment from the Chinese government, as part of a cooperation agreement in health between Africa and China that was concluded in 2015.

Pretoria - A former mayor of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCM), Zukiswa Ncitha, has appeared before the East London Magistrate for charges of alleged fraud.

Pretoria – A payment agreement has been reached between the O.R. Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape and the Department of Water and Sanitation to settle outstanding debt totaling R87 million.