South Africa

Pretoria – Two suspects have been arrested for the alleged murder of Warrant officer Petrus Johannes Holz.

Cape Town – Members of Parliament who are ejected from the chamber for failing to respect the rulings of Presiding Officers will automatically face suspension from Parliament.

Pretoria - Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed Curro’s failed bid to take over AdvTeck Group, says Gauteng Education Department.

Pretoria - The power system is currently stable enabling power utility Eskom the time to perform plant maintenance without load shedding.

Cape Town – Environmental Affairs Minister Ednah Molewa has sent a stern warning to ruthless game hunters, saying they will not escape the paws of justice in South Africa.

Pretoria - The Presidency has appointed Dr Bongani Ngqulunga as Deputy Director-General and Head of the Private Office of the President.

Pretoria - Due to the power system being constrained, Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding.

Pretoria – The search continues for alternative methods to receive water since the conversion of seawater to drinking water to areas affected by severe drought is extremely expensive.

Pretoria – In a nation-wide show of force, police pounced on suspected drug dens, shebeens, shops and arrested several people on Thursday as they took the action known as Operation Fiela to all nine provinces of the country.

Pretoria – Cabinet has approved a Border Management Agency (BMA) Bill, 2015, and three amendment bills for submission to parliament.

Pretoria - The theme for Women’s Month 2015: "Women, United in Moving South Africa forward" and a calendar of activities for the month have been approved by Cabinet.

Pretoria – Cabinet has approved plans to set up the OperationPhakisa Mining Lab, which will identify a set of concrete problems that are limiting the growth and developmental impact of the sector.

Pretoria – Women across South Africa are in for a treat next month, with a jam packed programme filled with fashion, film and other exciting events.

Pretoria – Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi has called on young women to take advantage of opportunities as government seeks to radically transform South Africa’s economy.

Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says PhD studies are difficult with doctoral students being frustrated and exhausted at times, but it is the most rewarding things they will ever do.