South Africa

Pretoria – The Department of Arts and Culture says it has not received a formal request to remove any of the statues in the country.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina on Tuesday paid a visit to Sappi’s Ngodwana mill, which recently underwent a R3.3 billion upgrade.

Pretoria - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has this evening arrived on South African soil ahead of his two-day State Visit.

Pretoria - Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding from 4pm, said the paraststal on Tuesday.

Mahikeng – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has officially launched National Imbizo Focus Week in Mahikeng in the North West.

Mahikeng – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says communities must take advantage of the opportunity to interact with government leaders as National Imbizo Focus Week gets underway.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday bid farewell to Orchards Primary School’s under 12 rugby team, whose members are headed to Monaco.

Pretoria – Deputy Director-General at the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Harold Maloka, has been appointed Acting Spokesperson to President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - The Presidency on Tuesday set the record straight on Malusi Gigaba in his role as the former Minister of Public Enterprises.

Pretoria - State Security Minister David Mahlobo has reiterated government’s resolve to ensure that South Africa remains safe and secure from terrorism.

Pretoria - Minister of Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa has published the Biodiversity Management Plan for white rhinoceros in the Government Gazette No. 38619, for public comment.

Pretoria - Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has moved to clarify media reports on the appointment of the Eskom board.

Pretoria - The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that it is in the process of acquiring new aircraft for VVIPs.

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) says it will oppose its suspended CEO’s labour court application.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Tuesday receive Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe for a state visit.