South Africa

Pretoria – Over R1 billion has been set aside by government to upgrade the notorious R573 Moloto Road, which has been dubbed the country’s deadliest road.

Pretoria - The Presidency has proposed dates on which President Jacob Zuma will appear before the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and the National Assembly to respond to oral questions this year.

Pretoria – As fire fighters continue to battle the blaze in Cape Town, President Jacob Zuma has praised the bravery and hard work of the men and women who have been working around the clock to contain the inferno.

Pretoria - Eskom on Tuesday said it is not in partnership with companies selling electricity consumption reduction products.

Pretoria – The 2015 National Budget tabled last week contributes to important changes underway that will place the economy on a more solid foundation for sustainable growth in the future.

The energy challenges we experience are by no means a permanent situation. There are plans in place to ensure that, over the long-term, the demand for electricity is matched by supply.

During his State of the Nation address (SONA) President Jacob Zuma unveiled the plans in motion to deal with the country’s electricity challenges.

Pretoria – The City of Cape Town is still battling a raging veld fire that started in the early hours of Sunday.

Pretoria - The power system will remain extremely constrained for the rest of the week, Eskom said on Monday.

Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) customs team at OR Tambo International Airport seized narcotics worth over R16 million at the weekend.

Pretoria – Motorists should fill up their petrol tanks today if they want to save a bit extra at the pumps before the petrol price increase takes effect.

Pretoria – The Department of Social Development will host a Social Work Indaba from 24 - 26 March in Durban to tackle challenges facing the profession.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed Advocate Wilhelm Visagie as the acting head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).

Pretoria – South Africa will table its country report, which reviews how far it has come in advancing women issues in the last 20 years, at the 59th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW59).

Pretoria - In line with the Department of Justice’s commitment to transform the sheriff’s industry, Minister Michael Masutha has appointed 11 members to serve on the newly constituted South African Board of Sheriffs.