South Africa

Pretoria - The second annual South African Premier Business Awards, held in Johannesburg last night, was a chance for South African companies to shine.

Pretoria – While many holidaymakers are on their way to various destinations for the long weekend, government has called on South Africans to pause and reflect on the significance of Human Rights Day.

Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the 6th Annual Iterative Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP), which will be launched next month.

Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the South African Defence Force Review 2014, and directed for it to be tabled in Parliament.

Pretoria - Cabinet has condemned the persistent gangsterism in the Western Cape, which has seen brutal attacks carried out on communities, including children.

Pretoria – As the country prepares to join the rest of the world in commemorating World TB Day on Monday, Cabinet has encouraged South Africans to work together with government to combat the scourge.

Pretoria - The De Hoop Dam in Limpopo is to be commissioned on Monday, 24 March, Cabinet said on Thursday.

Pretoria - Cabinet has agreed that the affected departments in the Limpopo provincial government should remain under administration, until the new administration is in place.

Pretoria - With the general election fast approaching on 7 May, Cabinet has called on South Africans to demonstrate the spirit of the vibrant, enthusiastic and peaceful democracy that the country enjoys.

Pretoria - Cabinet has conveyed its sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Martha Mahlangu, who passed away at Steve Biko hospital last week.

Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the launch of the first MeerKAT antenna, which is due to take place at the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) core site in Carnarvon next week Thursday.

Pretoria - The City of Tshwane says it will start with the construction of the A Re Yeng bus lanes around Church Square on Monday.

Pretoria – The availability of GeneXpert machines, which speed up the diagnosis of TB and Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB, has resulted in quicker detection of MDR TB, says Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo.

Pretoria – Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ebrahim Ebrahim has reiterated South Africa’s call for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to reform.

Johannesburg - More work needs to be done to increase the number of small and medium businesses, while more focus should be put on improving South Africa’s investment prospects, President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday.