South Africa

Durban – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the reburial of Nat Nakasa marks the closing of a tragic chapter for the Nakasa family and the nation’s history.

Pretoria - A Cuban trained medical doctor has urged aspirant doctors, who will be studying medicine in Cuba, to represent the country well.

Pretoria – An investigation into National Police Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega, has found no reasonable prospects to prosecute her.

Pretoria – The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has encouraged women to fully participate in the country’s decision making processes.

Bushbuckridge – Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has reiterated government’s commitment to making basic services accessible to the public.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says he will have a peaceful night’s sleep on Thursday after seeing the many smiles on the faces of the Kensington High School learners during his visit to the school.

Pretoria – The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, says there is a need for security arrangements at hospitals to be reviewed.

Cape Town – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says his department is on track to achieve good audit results without any findings.

Pretoria – South African officials met with a Belarus delegation on Friday to review bilateral relations, with both sides having agreed on the importance of building a mutually beneficial partnership that contributes to the advancement of national and regional development priorities.

Pretoria - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is disappointed that it could not secure a conviction on the original charge of premeditated murder, negligent discharge of a firearm and possession of ammunition in the Oscar Pistorius trial.

Pretoria - Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has announced that a task team will be established to look into the implementation of the new immigration regulations.

Pretoria - Some of the country’s top scientists were honoured by the Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, at the annual National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards.

Pretoria – The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has donated R30 million to higher education in mathematics, science and technology studies.

Pretoria –There is a need to move away from the view that violence against women and children is a government or criminal justice system problem, says Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu.

Johannesburg - About R690 million has been set aside to build new schools in Gauteng during the 2014/15 financial year, said Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi on Thursday.