South Africa

Pretoria - Gauteng is in mourning following the passing of struggle veteran and former MP Ruth Mompati, says Gauteng Premier David Makhura.

Pretoria – Government has commissioned an investigation into the possible impacts and potential mitigation opportunities of shale gas if it is found in the country.

Pretoria – Eskom says there is no planned load shedding for today, as it has enough generating capacity to meet the current demand.

Pretoria – Government has reportedly increased its wage offer to public servants to 7%.

Pretoria - South African Revenue Services (SARS) on Monday uncovered gold estimated at the value of R24 million and copper cables worth approximately R14 000 at Beitbridge Border Post.

Pretoria - With a view to strengthen partnerships, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has decided to use this year’s Budget Vote as a platform to engage with the Non-Profit Organisations.

Pretoria - South Africa has condemned the imposition of sanctions against Iran, saying the sanctions are irrational and illegal.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has conveyed his deep sense of condolences to the family and friends of Mme Ruth Segomotsi Mompati.

Johannesburg - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has officially launched the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s “golden oldies” TV channel, SABC Encore, in Johannesburg.

Pretoria - The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has conveyed it condolences to the family of a soccer supporter, who died at the pitch after a game between Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United.

Pretoria – The Department of Labour will conduct national Wholesale and Retail Sector public hearings in Bloemfontein, Free State, at its Labour Centre on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday leave the country for Tanzania, where he will represent President Jacob Zuma at the East African Community (EAC) Summit of Heads of State and Government.

Pretoria – South Africa has signed a R3 million extension agreement with the Swiss Confederation on the re-engineering of Small Claims Courts.

Pretoria – Government says it has noted with concern media reports insinuating that labour strikes could fuel attacks on foreign nationals.

Pretoria – Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi has called on South Africans to donate oral history collections in their custody to national and provincial archives.