South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has sent condolences to the Mbebe family following the passing away of Mvuzo Mbebe.

Pretoria - Correctional Services National Commissioner Zacharia Modise has welcomed the drop in prison escapes at South Africa’s 243 correctional centres.

Pretoria - Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu says the department plans to reduce the number of psychiatric patients at facilities by discharging all those who are responding well to treatment and integrate them back in communities.

Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs says it has noted with concern media reports alleging that Minister Malusi Gigaba had intentionally misled the nation by implying that no fraud or corruption had been detected during the roll out of the Smart ID card.

Pretoria – Gauteng government leaders say plans to transform, modernise and reindustrialise the Gauteng region are on track.

Pretoria – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is making headway in building modern digital infrastructure in preparation for Digital Terrestrial Television.

Pretoria - The Gauteng provincial government says it is still engaged in talks with communities over service delivery grievances.

Pretoria – Many universities around the country are on Wednesday closed following a national call for students to embark on mass action against university fee increments.

Pretoria - The North West province will exchange business opportunities with the Henan province of China when a delegation from that country visits SA next week.

Johannesburg – Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says the mining industry must work with government to achieve South Africa’s economic growth objectives.

Pretoria - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has made an appeal for the privacy of offenders not to be invaded.

Pretoria - Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed shock at the passing away of former African Cup of Nations and Africa Nations Championships Local Organising Chief Executive Officer Mvuzo Mbebe.

Pretoria - Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene will tomorrow table the 2015 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament.

Pretoria - Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi has welcomed the progress made by entities reporting to the Ministry of Communications, to curb fruitless and wasteful expenditure for the 2014/15 financial year.

Pretoria - A total of R150 million is required to complete the ongoing refurbishment of the Deneysville Waste Water Treatment Works Project in the Free State, says Water and Sanitation Director General Margaret-Ann Diedericks.