South Africa

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma on Thursday bestowed the 2016 National Orders on distinguished local citizens and eminent foreign nationals.

Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana will on Friday take the First Things First Higher Education and Training HIV/AIDS (HEAIDS) Programme to Ehlanzeni Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Mlumati Campus, Mpumalanga.

Giyani – Today South Africa is celebrating the heroic struggles waged by gallant men and women who understood that freedom could not be given to them as a gift, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - Government has thanked all South Africans for the inspiring way in which they celebrated Freedom Day.

Giyani – For freedom to be complete, President Jacob Zuma said the economy of the country must be shared by all South Africans.

Pretoria - Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has begun constructive bilateral engagement with the Chamber of Mines on pertinent issues in the sector, including the recently gazetted draft of the Mining Charter.

Pretoria – The North West Government on Tuesday launched a campaign to educate learners in public schools about earthquakes.

Pretoria - The country's developmental correctional system is a cause to celebrate freedom, says the National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Zach Modise.

Cape Town – Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti has commended farmers who have voluntarily participated in the department’s programme which has seen farmers and farm workers splitting the ownership of commercial farms 50-50 between them.

Giyani – Scores of people have braved the morning cold and started arriving at the Giyani Stadium, in Limpopo, to celebrate the country’s Freedom Day.

Cape Town – Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko has called on members of the community to come forward with information that may lead to the prosecution of those that kill men and women in blue.

Pretoria - The two-day football tournament to honour struggle hero Temper Mufamadi will help to promote social integration and tolerance in communities in Vhembe District in Limpopo, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Pretoria - Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says he is satisfied with the progress his department has made with the new Online Learner Application System.

Pretoria - Chris Hani’s killer Janusz Walus will remain in custody until the subsequent appeal is finalised, the Department of Justice and Correctional Services said on Tuesday.

Pretoria – The town of Giyani in Limpopo will be a hive of activity on Wednesday when South Africa celebrates Freedom Day.