South Africa

Pretoria - The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is planning to create a forum to strengthen HIV research, not only in South Africa, but throughout the African continent.

Pretoria – The activities planned to celebrate Africa Month will be used to promote the African identity, entrench African values and ethics, as well as strengthen existing collaborations in the continent.

Sebokeng – The Sedibeng Regional Sewer Scheme (SRSS) is expected to bring much needed relief for residents living in the Sedibeng District Municipality.

Pretoria - About 20 emerging South African filmmakers will showcase their expertise and potentially sell their projects to various buyers and also promote the country’s attractiveness as a film destination of international standards.

Pretoria - Mining towns in the North West are receiving a much needed facelift through the various projects undertaken by the provincial government.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Tanzania for the Heads of State Emergency Summit on Burundi called by the regional bloc East African Community (EAC).

Cape Town - Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says R23 billion will be set aside over the next five years to fund “new players” as government makes a big push to industrialise the economy.

Johannesburg – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has launched the Moetapele Leadership Initiative which will ensure members of the public receive consistently high quality service from Home Affairs officials.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal police have a profound reason to celebrate results achieved during their investigation of various sexual related offences in the province, last month.

Pretoria - Eskom says it will implement stage two load shedding and curtailment from 4pm and it is likely to continue until 10pm in the evening.

Pretoria - Gauteng is in mourning following the passing of struggle veteran and former MP Ruth Mompati, says Gauteng Premier David Makhura.

Pretoria – Government has commissioned an investigation into the possible impacts and potential mitigation opportunities of shale gas if it is found in the country.

Pretoria – Eskom says there is no planned load shedding for today, as it has enough generating capacity to meet the current demand.

Pretoria – Government has reportedly increased its wage offer to public servants to 7%.

Pretoria - South African Revenue Services (SARS) on Monday uncovered gold estimated at the value of R24 million and copper cables worth approximately R14 000 at Beitbridge Border Post.