South Africa

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has called on women to draw strength from the life and legacy of Mama Albertina Sisulu.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences following the passing away of more than 27 people, amongst them two small children, in a multiple vehicle accident on the N1 North in Limpopo.

Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has described struggle giant Eric ‘Stalin’ Mtshali as a true revolutionary, who was driven by love for his family and people.

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, has signed protocol on labelling wine.

Deputy President David Mabuza has announced that government will prioritise the upgrading and maintenance of health infrastructure in an effort to deal with the challenge of ageing and dilapidated infrastructure in public health facilities.

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has described Mama Albertina Sisulu as a woman who had a vision and determination.

The Deputy Minister of Communications, Pinky Kekana, has introduced a coding programme for learners at Ntswane Secondary School in Hammanskraal.

Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor has challenged stakeholders in the institutions of higher learning to examine the root courses behind the violent incidents reported in the institutions.

Free State Premier Sisi Ntombela on Friday expressed excitement at the province being the first in South Africa to switch from analogue to digital transmission.

The 2018 Occupational Health and Safety Summit ended on Friday with a recommitment to zero harm in the mining industry.

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says great improvements have been made in the management of asylum seekers and refugees in South Africa.

Government is confident it will make the switch from analogue terrestrial television to digital broadcasting by July 2020, Communication Minister Nomvula Mokonyane said on Friday.

Deputy President David Mabuza says nothing short of a systemic overhaul is required to pull the country's ailing health system out of the status quo.

There is no need for trade unions to “prepare for war with government” over alleged impending job cuts in the public service.

The Presidential Health Summit is a watershed moment for the South African healthcare system, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Friday.