South Africa

Pretoria - Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane will today launch the Vaal Gamagara Water Supply Scheme in the Northern Cape.

Pretoria – The Gauteng Department of Education says it is concerned about the disruption of schooling in various areas around Tshwane as a result of protests.

Pretoria - Government has noted a gradual stability returning to some of the previously volatile areas in Tshwane as a result of the interventions by law enforcement agencies.

Pietermaritzburg - The community of Taylors Halt in Vulindlela is abuzz with excitement this morning as they await President Jacob Zuma’s visit.

Pretoria - The Electoral Commission is expected to give all registered voters in the Tlokwe/Ventersdorp Municipality (NW405) a final opportunity to provide address details ahead of the 2016 Local Government Elections.

Johannesburg – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister Andries Nel says South Africa’s cities continue to play a major role in growing the country’s economy.

Cape Town – The Ad Hoc Committee that was established to facilitate the appointment of Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s successor says 21 nominations to fill the post have been received.

Pretoria - The Electoral Commission says it has noted with “grave concern” the rising levels of violence and intimidation which are characterising political and campaign activities ahead of the 2016 Municipal Elections.

Pretoria - The Director of Platinum Forex Group, Colin Davids, was released on R100 000 bail by the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday following his arrest by the Hawks on charges of contravening the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act and the Banks Act.

Pretoria - Deputy Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Andries Nel and Deputy Minister for Small Business Development Elizabeth Thabethe on Tuesday conferred certificates to Community Work Programme (CWP) participants who completed their training in various fields.

Pretoria - The search is on for former SABC CEO Solly Mokoetle‚ who has been reported missing.

Pretoria - International rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed its rating for Transnet’s long-term foreign currency at 'BBB-' and 'BBB+' for local currency, confirming the company’s resilience and attractiveness as an investment of choice.

Pretoria – In the wake of the violent protests in Tshwane, government has called for calm and for people to continue with their normal businesses.

Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that violence and lawlessness will not be tolerated.

Pretoria – The Presidential Labour Working Group meeting, chaired by President Jacob Zuma, is currently underway at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.