South Africa

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has gazetted the National Liquor Norms and Standards 2014, which came into effect on Friday.

Pretoria – The Department of Labour has reiterated that private employment agencies are not permitted to charge work seekers any fees for services rendered.

Pretoria – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has conveyed his condolences to the family of Dr Tembeka Nkamba-Van Wyk who died recently following a short illness.

Pretoria – With learning well underway during this academic year, pupils at Stanger High School in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal, have been urged to make education their top priority and be part of the force that breaks social ills in their communities.

Cape Town – The Speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete, said she acted within the law when she ordered members of the Security Services to assist in ejecting members of the EFF from the chambers on February 12.

Pretoria – A range of anti-viral hand washes are to be donated to Ebola centres in West Africa to support efforts to contain the current outbreak.

Cape Town – As of April, eligible citizens will be able to apply for their Smart ID Cards at the Home Affair’s kiosks in their nearest bank, Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Tuesday.

Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education (DBE) says it is pleased that the impasse in Malamulele has finally been resolved and that schools in the area will open for the first time this year.

One would be hard pressed to find a South African who does not have an opinion on the current power challenges.

Pretoria – The Mpumalanga Department of Education has opened an investigation into claims of racist conduct at Reynopark High School in Emalahleni Local Municipality.

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) this week completes 60 days of the 90 Day Action Plan that commenced last year with several achievements.

Pretoria - Business can assist in addressing youth unemployment on the continent, says South Africa’s High Commissioner designate to Kenya, Kolela Mqulwana.

Pretoria - Telkom has dismissed claims by unions that it will lay off 10 000 jobs, saying the claims are not a true reflection of their restructuring.

Pretoria - A man was arrested for possession of perlemoen (abalone) worth about R1 million in Somerset West, on Monday.

Pretoria - Political parties will this afternoon debate President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address (SONA).