South Africa

Pretoria - The Presidency says a recent commentary headlined ‘Ramaphosa’s jobs fantasy’ by Alec Hogg on BizNews.com appears to be based on inaccurate reporting.

Pretoria - After the arrest of three suspects linked to an illicit gold industry syndicate, an additional two people have been arrested, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) said on Friday.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says the recruitment for the first intake of 125 posts for a New Generation of Academics' Programme (nGAP) is underway.

Pretoria - The Presidency has announced that its Media Liaison Director Bongani Majola will act as spokesperson to President Jacob Zuma until further notice.

Pretoria – More than 120 suspects have been arrested in one day during a joint operation conducted under the umbrella of Operation Fiela in KwaZulu-Natal.

Pretoria – Dignity Dreams has reached its target to raise sufficient funds to distribute 18 000 Dignity Dream packs to girls and women who are unable to afford sanitary towels.

Pretoria – The annual National Science Week is expected to excite and encourage the South African youth to develop an interest in studying mathematics and science subjects.

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.