South Africa

Pretoria - On behalf of government and the people of South Africa, President Jacob Zuma has wished all Muslims, Eid Mubarak.

Pretoria - Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Youth Development as well as Administration, Buti Manamela, has visited the Modimolle Youth Centre for Excellence to encourage young offenders to develop a culture of reading and learning.

Mvezo – Scores of people have gathered at Mvezo village, the birth place of the late former South African President Nelson Mandela, as the country marks his birthday with a host of activities.

Pietermaritzburg - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has officially unveiled a computer centre with high speed internet connectivity in the rural village of Imbali, outside Pietermaritzburg.

Pretoria - There should be no orphanages because in the culture of Africans it takes a village to raise a child, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Pretoria – A panel of experts appointed to review how SA Tourism is responding to the dynamics of the national and international tourism sector has made several recommendations that will strengthen the entity’s institutional capacity and guide its future strategic direction.

Johannesburg - Government has noted the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report on South Africa, saying that the report is broadly supportive of the country’s macroeconomic stance even as it notes risks to the economic outlook.

Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation has welcomed the launch of the advisory council on South Africa’s foreign policy and international relations.

Pretoria – The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has convened a forum of commissioners from bordering countries, including Swaziland, Lesotho, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa to deliberate on core tax and customs issues.

Pretoria – South Africans have been called by President Jacob Zuma to dedicate themselves to building a united and more caring society.

Pretoria – The Department of Environmental Affairs is reviewing regulations regarding lion management to ensure all gaps in the lion breeding and hunting industries are closed.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has wished Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu a speedy recovery following his admission to hospital on Tuesday.

Pretoria - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation will next week host the 17th meeting of the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Pretoria.

Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday wrap up his official visit to China, aimed at studying how state-owned enterprises can be utilised to promote economic growth in South Africa.

Pretoria - Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela has encouraged young people to take advantage of the business opportunities available to them.