South Africa

Pretoria - The South African government on Wednesday condemned in the strongest possible terms the attack at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul that killed about 36 people.

Pretoria – The public has been invited to put forward their nominations of persons from all walks of life that they believe deserve to receive the country’s highest honours, the National Orders.

Pretoria – Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has condemned the use of violence in the taxi industry to resolve disputes.

Pretoria – Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi has dismissed reports that he failed to cooperate with the National Treasury investigation into the Nkandla matter.

Pretoria – National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) has passed the 150 000 mark, the department said on Tuesday.

Pretoria - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has resolved to assist Lesotho in implementing security sector and constitutional reforms.

Pretoria - The Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi says she has noted with concern the sudden resignation of the former SABC Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Jimi Matthews, on social media.

Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, had an engagement with young people on the National Development Plan (NDP) in Soweto, on Tuesday.

Cape Town – The Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee, established to facilitate the appointment of the new Public Protector, says 73 candidates were nominated for the top job.

Pretoria – Government has granted an extension on the closing date of applications for the Lesotho Special Permit.

Pretoria - The police have arrested the alleged masterminds behind one of the biggest suspected abalone-smuggling syndicates in South Africa.

Johannesburg - The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), an agency of government responsible for youth development, has thrown its weight behind a new publication aimed at commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1976 June 16, student uprising.

Pretoria – The Presidency has warned the public about scams on social media where people are asked to deposit money into bank accounts, in support of President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria – The City of Johannesburg has added 70 new Diesel Dual Fuel (DDF) buses to its fleet to improve its transport system.

Johannesburg - Canadian Hip Hop Star, Drake, has encouraged young South Africans to do everything they can to realise a brighter future and make their country proud.