South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and visiting US President Barack Obama are locked in an official bilateral meeting in Pretoria.

Johannesburg - US President Barack Obama arrived in South Africa on Friday evening on a three-day official visit aimed at promoting bilateral ties and seeking business opportunities.

Pretoria – The petrol price is expected to increase by 84 cents a litre, the Department of Energy said on Friday.

Pretoria - The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has pledged its commitment to the 49M energy saving campaign.

Johannesburg – Mining companies, trade unions and government departments will meet on July 3 to sign a framework aimed at rooting out unrest and restoring investor confidence in the sector.

Johannesburg – As messages of support keep pouring in for former President Nelson Mandela, struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada has shared fond memories of Madiba.

Pretoria - The Presidency says it’s all systems go for the historic visit of US President Barack Obama to South Africa.

Pretoria - Government has strengthened its call for all South Africans to join hands in an effort to end road accidents, which claim 40 lives daily.

Pretoria - Gauteng top cop, Major-General Tirhani Maswanganyi, has been laid to rest today.

Pretoria – Former President Nelson Mandela’s condition has stabilised, although he still remains critical, according to a statement issued by the Presidency on Thursday afternoon.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has arrived at the Pretoria hospital where former President Nelson Mandela is being treated for a recurring lung infection.

Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise says the death of a woman, who is suspected to have fallen into a manhole in Bloemhof, raises questions on the level of care for the mentally ill within communities.

Pretoria – Home Affairs Deputy Minister Fatima Chohan has announced the establishment of a forum to conduct dialogues countrywide on issues related to xenophobia.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has announced his decision to cancel his visit to Maputo, Mozambique where he was due to attend the SADC Regional Summit on Infrastructure Investment on Thursday.

Pretoria - United States President Barack Obama’s visit to South Africa will not only help strengthen ties between the two countries but it is also important for the economy, says Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies.