South Africa

Pretoria - The country’s second Defence Review has been finalised and submitted for Cabinet approval, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said on Thursday.

Pretoria – Eskom on Thursday announced that power cuts will take effect in different areas across the country from the morning until most likely 10pm.

Pretoria – Power supply at Vaalkop water treatment works, which was cut following the recent rains, has been restored, the Moses Kotane Local Municipality announced on Thursday.

Pretoria – The platinum mining belt in the North West is much calmer since government decided to intervene mid-last year, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Pretoria - The number of tourists visiting the country shows that South Africa is a better place to live in, says Acting Government Communications CEO Phumla Williams.

Pretoria - Eskom has declared a power emergency, with the company saying that load shedding might take place if the need arises.

Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says progress has been made in the last nine months since the signing of the Youth Employment Accord.

Brits – The North West provincial government says it has placed the provincial disaster management centre on high alert, as the South African Weather Service predicts more heavy rains in the province over the next few days.

Pretoria - The South African Mint Company (SA Mint) has honoured Nelson Mandela with the launch of the limited edition Life of a Legend coin set.

Mbombela - At least three people were killed while 100 households were displaced when floods ravaged different areas in Mpumalanga on Tuesday.

Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu says the province’s investment of R13 billion in education infrastructure is paying off.

Mbombela - The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised Kruger National Park visitors to use alternative routes after a number of camps and bridges were closed due to flooding.

Pretoria – The National Assembly has approved the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality (WEGE) Bill, a move described as a major milestone for gender equality in the public and private sectors.

Pretoria – The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has approved the Public Administration Management (PAM) Bill, which seeks to stop public servants from doing business with the State.

Pretoria – South Africa’s labour force can expect an improvement in the payment of benefits when the Unemployment Insurance Amendment Bill is signed into law.