South Africa

Sebokeng - The Gauteng government has adopted a new economic plan which Premier David Makhura hopes will stimulate the provincial economy and create jobs.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has on Monday launched the Presidential Press Corps or PPC, which will comprise journalists who will be accredited to cover the Presidency on a full time and on-going basis.

Pretoria - The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and the Department of Transport have launched a new multimedia campaign to educate the public about the importance of obeying the rules of the road.

Pretoria-Communications Minister, Faith Muthambi, reiterated that the Film and Publications Board Amendment Bill is not seeking to censor internet in the country.

Pretoria - A liquor outlet was closed down while fines to the value of R16 500 were issued to non-compliant liquor licence holders in a joint inspection operation by the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) and the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs has refuted claims that it had in any way scuppered the possible sale of Evraz Highveld Steel, thus forcing the company’s closure.

Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has repealed the Chartered Accountancy and Construction Sector Codes with effect from 17 February.

Pretoria- Transport and Human Settlements Ministers have signed an agreement to transfer 72 hectares of land from South African National Road Agency Limited (SANRAL) to the Housing Development Agency (HDA).

Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma says South African soldiers have continued to perform exceptionally well in peace missions in Africa and have done the country proud.

Pretoria- The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says a Columbian businessman in South Africa who was diagnosed with the Zika virus on Friday has made full recovery.

Johannesburg-Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi  has announced that as from next week, all the 2016 Grade 12 learners in Gauteng schools will receive their educational table

Johannesburg- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the development of young people is a priority for government, adding that entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of a developing economy.

Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma says South Africa's population should be in control of the country’s economy.

Pretoria – Police Minister Nathi Nhleko has urged the community of Diepsloot to work hand in hand with the police to curb crime in the area.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Sunday preside over the Armed Forces Day celebration in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape.