South Africa

Soweto – Recovering drug addicts and underprivileged young people in Pimville, Soweto, received bicycles which will be used to deliver bread for a bakery.

Mvezo – The dream of former President Nelson Mandela of making education as a powerful weapon to change the world is being kept alive at his own birth place of Mvezo, in the Eastern Cape, with a state-of-the-art school built in his honour set to be opened next week.

Pretoria - Since former President Nelson Mandela was elected president, South Africa as a country is continuing to transform and make progress, says Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Deputy Minister Andries Nel.

Cape Town – When Minister in the Presidency responsible for women, Susan Shabangu, arrived at the Ikhwezi Clinic at Lwandle Township, in the Western Cape, on Saturday, she walked into the yard, greeted volunteers, took a paintbrush and helped volunteers to paint the health care centre.

Lenasia - South Africa is where it is today due to the contribution of former President Nelson Mandela and those who fought with him, says Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

Pretoria - On behalf of government and the people of South Africa, President Jacob Zuma has wished all Muslims, Eid Mubarak.

Pretoria - Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Youth Development as well as Administration, Buti Manamela, has visited the Modimolle Youth Centre for Excellence to encourage young offenders to develop a culture of reading and learning.

Mvezo – Scores of people have gathered at Mvezo village, the birth place of the late former South African President Nelson Mandela, as the country marks his birthday with a host of activities.

Pietermaritzburg - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has officially unveiled a computer centre with high speed internet connectivity in the rural village of Imbali, outside Pietermaritzburg.

Pretoria - There should be no orphanages because in the culture of Africans it takes a village to raise a child, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Pretoria – A panel of experts appointed to review how SA Tourism is responding to the dynamics of the national and international tourism sector has made several recommendations that will strengthen the entity’s institutional capacity and guide its future strategic direction.

Johannesburg - Government has noted the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report on South Africa, saying that the report is broadly supportive of the country’s macroeconomic stance even as it notes risks to the economic outlook.

Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation has welcomed the launch of the advisory council on South Africa’s foreign policy and international relations.

Pretoria – The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has convened a forum of commissioners from bordering countries, including Swaziland, Lesotho, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa to deliberate on core tax and customs issues.

Pretoria – South Africans have been called by President Jacob Zuma to dedicate themselves to building a united and more caring society.