South Africa

Pretoria - Considerable attention has been paid to the matter of school violence over the past five years, the Department of Basic Education says.

Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has announced the appointment of Sizwe Nxasana as the new Chairperson of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to remember the “fearless and selfless” Victoria Mxenge as the country marks women’s contribution in the struggle for freedom and the development of the country.

Pretoria - Brand South Africa announced on Wednesday that Kingsley Makhubela has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the entity.

Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has congratulated community broadcaster, Tshwane TV, for acquiring broadcasting rights for the ODI and T20 cricket series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand.

Pretoria- Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Mduduzi Manana, has encouraged learners to apply at institutions of higher learning for the 2016 academic year now.

Pretoria - The Ministry of State Security has welcomed the appointment of Ambassador Bheki WJ Langa as head of the domestic branch of the State Security Agency (SSA).

Pretoria - Eskom is currently able to perform maintenance without load shedding.

Pretoria- Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 5pm this evening.

The Department of Basic Education is moving to ensure teachers in all provinces get their qualifications in order.

Pretoria - The Presidency has warned the public and businesses about imposters using the name of President Jacob Zuma and the Presidency to obtain jobs and favours.

Cape Town – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says science centres are important as they stimulate the imagination of the youth to help them visualise a future that they want.

Pretoria – Statistician General Pali Lehohla says there has been a general slow-down in the rate of growth of tourists arriving in South Africa.

Pretoria - Residents of Jericho in the North West province have welcomed plans by government to supply drinking water to their village in about two weeks.

Pretoria – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Ministry has welcomed the publication of the Criminal Matters Amendment Bill 2015 as a further measure in protecting South Africa’s essential infrastructure from organised criminal activity.