South Africa

Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education has this week marked National Nutrition Week, aimed at promoting eating appropriate quantities of food.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has praised the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) for the important work it is doing in promoting peace and hope on the African continent.

Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday called on police to prioritise the murder case of 9 year-old Veronica Mofokeng who was allegedly rapes, mutilated and burnt to death in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria last month.

Pretoria – The Minister of Public Enterprises, Lynna Brown, has notified South African Airways (SAA) Board members of a special general meeting to be held next Thursday.

Johannesburg – Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has signed a social contract with various stakeholders for the development of sustainable housing and improved quality of household life.

Randfontein – Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane has called on public servants to expose corruption and continue to serve people with dedication.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says he is satisfied with the progress being made towards building the University of Mpumalanga and Sol Plaatje University in the Northern Cape.

Pretoria – The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, has strongly condemned farm attacks which have affected farmers across the country.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has encouraged all sectors to implement measures to fight climate change.

Pietermaritzburg - Deputy Minister in the Department of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has urged municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal to use the various communication platforms available to allow residents to participate more interactively with Government.

Pretoria - Eskom’s Medupi power station project has received its boiler registration certificate.

Pretoria – South African students, who will be departing to Russia to pursue their studies, received a warm send-off in Pretoria on Thursday.

Johannesburg - Government is determined to create an environment that is investor-friendly, President Jacob Zuma said.

Pretoria – The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform says farm workers facing illegal eviction can contact its toll free hotline for assistance.

Pretoria – SADC Facilitator and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday attend the opening of Lesotho’s Parliament, reconvened by His Majesty, King Letsie III.