South Africa

Pretoria – The National Day of Prayer, which was to be held at the Absa Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal today, has been postponed, said the Presidency.

Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has commended the SABC for wrapping up the nation’s one month-long Freedom Month celebrations with a live broadcast of an international boxing tournament, which will be aired live on SABC 2 tonight at 9:30pm.

Pretoria - As the long weekend kicks off, Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has warned motorists that “the charm of taking selfies while driving may not only get you many ‘likes’ on social media, but can also lead to death”.

Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi is set to be a guest speaker at a gala dinner to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Giyani Community Radio (GCR) on the airwaves.

Pretoria - Freedom Park is to host a dialogue where young people will interact with freedom stalwarts as part of Freedom Month celebrations.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma on Thursday bestowed the 2016 National Orders on distinguished local citizens and eminent foreign nationals.

Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana will on Friday take the First Things First Higher Education and Training HIV/AIDS (HEAIDS) Programme to Ehlanzeni Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Mlumati Campus, Mpumalanga.

Giyani – Today South Africa is celebrating the heroic struggles waged by gallant men and women who understood that freedom could not be given to them as a gift, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - Government has thanked all South Africans for the inspiring way in which they celebrated Freedom Day.

Giyani – For freedom to be complete, President Jacob Zuma said the economy of the country must be shared by all South Africans.

Pretoria - Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has begun constructive bilateral engagement with the Chamber of Mines on pertinent issues in the sector, including the recently gazetted draft of the Mining Charter.

Pretoria – The North West Government on Tuesday launched a campaign to educate learners in public schools about earthquakes.

Pretoria - The country's developmental correctional system is a cause to celebrate freedom, says the National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Zach Modise.

Cape Town – Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti has commended farmers who have voluntarily participated in the department’s programme which has seen farmers and farm workers splitting the ownership of commercial farms 50-50 between them.

Giyani – Scores of people have braved the morning cold and started arriving at the Giyani Stadium, in Limpopo, to celebrate the country’s Freedom Day.