South Africa

Pretoria - A Hawks investigation has led to the arrest of a suspect and seizure of almost R5.3 million in cash.

Pretoria - State Security Minister David Mahlobo has dismissed allegations linking him to an alleged rhino horn trafficker.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane is set to promote South Africa as a trade and investment destination of choice to Bavarian business.

Pretoria - Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom has officially handed over facilities built by his department at the Komjekejeke heritage site in Wallmansthal, east of Pretoria.

Pretoria - Brand South Africa has congratulated Gift of the Givers foundation founder Imtiaz Sooliman, who was awarded the Global Citizen Award by the international advisory firm Henley & Partners.

Pretoria – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is forging ahead with its mission of ensuring justice for victims of crime by prosecuting without fear, favour and prejudice.

Pretoria - Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has assured South Africa that as the shareholder representative, she will work closely with the board to ensure that Eskom remains stable.

Krugersdorp – Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says while basic services are being delivered in Mogale City, the infrastructure of government facilities in the area needs to be improved.

Johannesburg – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the school curriculum to be configured in such a way that learners can be taught entrepreneurial courses from a young age.

Pretoria - Eskom CEO Brian Molefe has announced that he will voluntarily step down from his position with effect from 1 January 2017.

Pretoria – The Department of Higher Education and Training has sent well wishes to all students at universities, Technical Vocational and Training (TVET) colleges and high schools, who are writing their final exams.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier David Makhura intends to declare some parts of Gauteng disaster areas, following the recent fierce flash floods.

Pretoria – Government will use this year’s World Aids Day commemoration to reiterate the call for decisive action to end the HIV and epidemic by 2030, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Lourens Pretorius’s dream of becoming a pilot was shattered when he lost his vision due to a condition known as Stargardt macular degeneration, a genetic eye disorder that causes progressive vision loss.

Pretoria - South Africa and Botswana have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening existing strategic cooperation and prioritising economic diversification and manufacturing in order to grow economies and create jobs.