South Africa

Pretoria - South Africa remains committed to bringing Israeli and Palestinian groups together to find lasting peace in the Middle East, says President Jacob Zuma.

President Jacob Zuma says without peace and stability, it will be difficult to achieve development and prosperity.

Correctional Services Department's roll-out of Operation Hira in the Western Cape last week was an overwhelming success with more than 770 applications from qualifying professionals in the field of health, infrastructure and administration processed, the department said.

Affordable mobile technology projects aimed at connecting the country's rural villages to the World Wide Web will be showcased at the Future Internet Research Experimentation (FIRE) workshop to be held in Pretoria on Monday.

President Jacob Zuma has not amended the terms of reference of the Board of Inquiry into the allegations of misconduct by the suspended National Commissioner of the South African Police Service Gen Riah Phiyega, says the Presidency.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has concluded her Working Visit to Italy.

Government says it has noted with concern the attack by terrorists at the Radisson Blue Hotel in Bamako, Mali. The attack has claimed innocent lives whilst other people including staff and guests at the hotel were held hostage.

The Department of Home Affairs on Friday announced that between 27 November and 2 December people will not be able to make ID and passport applications as the department will be installing new upgrades to improve its services.

Pretoria – Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, says she is encouraged by the growing number of men who are getting involved in the fight against the abuse of women and children.

Pretoria – Government and the media have renewed their commitment to strengthen their relationship while promoting an environment for a free and thriving media.

The Presidency will soon launch a Presidential Media and Communication Working Group, which will bring government into contact with media leaders and experts in the sector.

Pretoria-The Lesotho delegation is ‘quite impressed’ with South Africa’s substantial progress in the implementation of the much awaited digital migration project.

Pretoria - The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers (POBs) has recommended a 5% increase on remuneration for President Jacob Zuma and all anchor positions of the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary for the 2015/16 financial year.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has established an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to plan and coordinate the historic centenary celebrations of the University of Fort Hare.

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) Chief Commercial Officer, Sylvain Bosc, has been suspended, the national carrier announced on Friday.