South Africa

Pretoria - National Treasury has published the draft Carbon Tax Bill for public comment.

Pretoria - All eyes will be on the Bloemfontein Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) this morning, which is scheduled to hear an application by the National Prosecuting Authority that challenges Oscar Pistorius's culpable homicide conviction.

Pretoria – The development of Zandspruit informal settlement will see more than 7 000 residents get access to proper services and social amenities.

Pretoria – South Africa will push for an agreement that ensures global emission reduction efforts are adequate to keep the increase in global temperature below 2°C at the upcoming climate change conference in Paris.

Pretoria – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has pledged to fast-track the delivery of crucial social development services in the struggling community of Merafong.

Pretoria – Cassper Nyovest, the South African hip hop artist who was the first musician to fill the 20 000 seating capacity Dome in Northgate, Randburg without the assistance of an international act, has received praise from President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria – Focus will be on safeguarding IT infrastructure as experts in the field meet for the State Security Cybersecurity Conference in Pretoria this week.

Transport is an important catalyst for social and economic development and plays a crucial role in the economy and job creation.

Pretoria - Government, working with universities, is exploring various options to meet the commitment made by President Jacob Zuma of a zero percent increase in university fees in 2016, the Presidency said on Sunday.

Pretoria - The 24-year-old man suspected of killing Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s son will appear in court today.

Johannesburg- Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has called on citizens to use water sparingly and responsibly because climate change has exacerbated the drought situation in the country.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says the battle against rhino poaching cannot be won without partnerships.

Pretoria – The Police Ministry says 54 incidents of protests were recorded by police in the last week, with most being peaceful.

Pretoria – The prices of petrol and diesel will decrease on Wednesday, the Department of Energy says.

Johannesburg - The Department of Public Works says the prescribed minimum wage of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) will be increased from R75.10 to R78.86 per day or performed task as of Sunday.