South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has arrived in New York for the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA68).

Durban – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Willies Mchunu has expressed shock and sadness following the death of a Road Transport Inspectorate (RTI) Officer who was hit by a vehicle whilst trying to stop it for speeding on the N2 in Durban on Sunday.

Durban - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has paid special tribute to women police officers throughout the world for their “resilience, courage and determination” in the face of transformation and gender bias.

Pretoria - The South African Government has condemned the terrorist attack in Kenya in which a number of civilians including a South African national were killed.

Pretoria - Former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Zweli Mkhize has left behind a good legacy of promoting efficiency, accessibility, good governance, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Nkoana-Mashabane has unveiled a statue of former President Nelson Mandela at the South African Embassy in Washington D.C, United States of America (USA).

Pretoria - As the media speculation continues over the identity of a man resembling the 1976 uprising hero, Mbuyisa Makhubu, Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile, says the nation should wait for official DNA test results.

Pretoria - Government is determined to reduce the harm associated with alcohol use, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini announced on Friday.

Pretoria - Education remains a critical tool to equip humanity with the intellectual wherewithal to change human condition for the better, says Deputy President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Venda (Univen), Kgalema Motlanthe.

Balfour - President Jacob Zuma has lauded the reopening of the Grootvlei power station, saying it will contribute to the easing of electricity demand by providing maintenance space for other power stations.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has concluded her working visit to Venezuela, where she held talks with her counterpart Elias Jaua Milano with the aim of solidifying relations between the two counties.

Pretoria – After years of consultation, the Cabinet has approved a proposed youth tax incentive aimed at encouraging employers to hire young people to deal with unemployment.

Pretoria - The South Africa Police Service says the statement issued by the Marikana Commission of Inquiry is both “unfortunate” and “highly prejudicial” to the SAPS.

Pretoria - The long awaited Traditional Affairs Bill has been published in the Government Gazette for public comments, it was announced on Friday.

Johannesburg – The inspirational Freedom Fridays campaign, which is aimed at building momentum in the run up to next year’s 20th anniversary of freedom and democracy, has officially kicked off.