South Africa

Pretoria – The Free State Provincial Government says it will tighten its purse strings this year to save money, while not compromising service delivery.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will interact with Grade 11 and 12 learners at a Youth Development Expo at the University of Johannesburg Soweto Campus this weekend.

Pretoria - Free State Premier Ace Magashule says the provincial government will continue to channel its energy and resources towards advancing and protecting the gains made in the provision of education.

Pretoria - The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is working with authorities to have a consignment of bank notes released after the plane transporting it was detained.

Cape Town – Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says President Jacob Zuma’s announcement of a R100 million investment to boost local tourism is music to his ears.

Pretoria - Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has written to the Speaker of Parliament requesting a further extension for the tabling of South African Airways’ annual report and annual financial statement.

Pretoria - Government departments have started helping the families of miners who are still trapped at Lily Gold Mine in Barberton.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has refuted allegations that she is targeting teacher union Sadtu following a preliminary report on the “jobs for cash” saga.

Cape Town – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says the recently launched Black Industrialist Programme has already received pledges in excess of R30 billion from development finance institutions.

Cape Town – Government has urged all South Africans to confront racism from all fronts for the sake of nation building and social cohesion.

Cape Town – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says she believes the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster has made strides in ensuring the overall welfare of vulnerable groups.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Economic Development will for the first time celebrate township entrepreneurs at an awards ceremony which will be held next month.

Pretoria - The Electoral Commission has handed over the 2014 National and Provincial Elections Atlas of Results to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and representatives of all political parties that are represented in Parliament and/or respective leaders.

Cape Town – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says government will take serious action against fly-by-night institutions and individuals who misrepresent their qualifications.

Pretoria – Government says its Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) continues to make steady progress in creating work opportunities and is on course to meet its five-year target.