South Africa

Johannesburg - The World Forestry Congress (WFC) will for the first time be held on African soil next year, announced Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana on Monday.

Johannesburg - The economic value of trees is central to the objectives of the National Development Plan (NDP) on job creation, building of the rural economy and the fight against security, says Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana.

Pretoria - In an effort to improve the lives of vulnerable workers, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant is set to host a Domestic Workers Imbizo to interact with the workers as part of public consultations.

Johannesburg – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has urged high school learners, especially those that are in Grade 10 to 12, to consider taking Maths and Physical Science so they can study Engineering.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health has called on patients and their relatives to refrain from abusing health professionals when seeking medical treatment at the province’s hospitals and clinics.

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has paid tribute to legendary TV producer and cultural activist, Boykie Mohlamme, or Ntate - as he was fondly called.

Pretoria - Ties between South Africa and Mozambique have been strengthened with the conclusion of the 50th Feira International de Maputo (FACIM), said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned the public about misleading advertisements regarding the recruitment of new constables.

Pretoria - Foreign Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) states are meeting in Pretoria this morning to discuss the reported “coup” in Lesotho.

Pretoria - The biggest and busiest airport in Africa, OR Tambo International Airport, will for the first time since the dawn of democracy be led by a woman.

Pretoria - Government is committed to protecting the country’s clothing and textile sector which has shown growth in recent years, says the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Pretoria - Gauteng-based jewellery-maker, Khomotso Maimela of KJ Creations, is confident of finding a market for her range of jewellery products.

Pretoria - The Auditor-General’s (AG) office will on Monday commence with its work to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration at the Westonaria Local Municipality.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has told South African ambassadors and high commissioners stationed abroad to continue telling the country’s good story of success, while marketing the country’s goods and services.

Pretoria - The overflowing sewerage that has been spilling into the houses of the residents of Mothotlung, in Madibeng Local Municipality, will be something of the past.