South Africa

Pretoria – The country’s senior citizens say all Ministers must be present during Older Persons’ Parliament to give them a chance to raise their concerns with the entire executive.

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has paid tribute to actor Tshepo Ngwane, who starred in a number of popular local dramas such as Yizo Yizo and Zone 14.

Pretoria - Police Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu says equity in education must be improved so that more young people are able to access education.

Pretoria – A group of scientists have embarked on a 10-day scientific research voyage to collect data on the humpback whale between Dassen Island and Groenriviermond off the west coast of South Africa.

Johannesburg - The upgrading of William Nicol Drive from a single roadway to a triple carriageway has made the lives of the local community of Diepsloot and the surrounding areas much easier as they are now able to reach places like Fourways, Randburg and Tshwane with ease.

Pretoria - A Durban businessman will appear in court on Friday to face charges of conspiracy to commit murder after the Hawks foiled his alleged assassination plan.

Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources has called for a coordinated approach in dealing with benefits that have not been paid to deserving ex-mineworkers.

Cape Town – Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services has started a process of rolling-out broadband connectivity in cities where the National Health Insurance programme is being piloted.

Pretoria – The Department of Labour says it will conduct a formal inquiry into the M1 Grayston/Sandton bridge collapse, which left two people dead.

Pretoria – Due to increased water demand caused by persistent high temperatures, the City of Tshwane, City of Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipalities have started implementing water restrictions.

Cape Town – Rural Development and Land Reform Minister, Gugile Nkwinti, says the Banking Association of South Africa is to invest R1 billion every year in agri-parks to revive the rural economy.

Cape Town – With the global economy facing headwinds, government and the private sector should work together in order to stimulate the local economy.

Pretoria – Forty-five employees from various healthcare facilities around Gauteng have been dismissed after they were found to have been involved in fraudulent activities, says the Gauteng Health Department.

Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has announced that it is temporarily suspending new applications for the Manufacturing Competitive Enhancement Programme (MCEP) with immediate effect.

Pretoria - The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, has been sworn in as acting President, the Presidency said on Tuesday.