South Africa

Pretoria – Preliminary statistics show that over 1 700 people died on the country’s roads over the festive season.

Pretoria - Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says more than five million travellers went through South African borders over the festive season.

Pretoria - The Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements says it will hand over 7 000 title deeds to the rightful beneficiaries of government’s low cost subsidy programme by March 2016.

Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has distanced itself from a fake notice regarding applications for the department’s Funza Lushaka Programme, which made rounds on social media platforms recently.

Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has committed to giving more support to schools in 2016, especially those situated in struggling districts.

Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal MEC of Finance Belinda Scott says all public servants, especially those tasked with dealing with public funds, must be ready to deliver in 2016.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says government has set aside an additional R6.912 billion to support university education.

Pretoria - The Presidency says an article published by the Independent Newspapers group has distorted what President Jacob Zuma said about racism over the weekend.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma has called on all South Africans to work together to campaign against racism, sexism, tribalism and other forms of discrimination in society.

Pretoria - Conflict within the ranks of the Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has now come to an end, says South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Pretoria - The Presidency has rejected a Mail & Guardian report today alleging that President Jacob Zuma secretly received money from the late Libyan President, Muammar Gaddafi.

Pretoria - The Department of Water and Sanitation has thanked South Africans and tourists for their efforts to save water during the festive season.

Pretoria - Meat imports and agricultural trade negotiations between South Africa and the United States have been concluded and South Africa is now expected to participate in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) without interruptions.

Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma has appointed Zanele Mngadi as a member of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board.

Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma has congratulated South African National Cricket Team player, Temba Bavuma, for his outstanding performance.