South Africa

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the youth must take the baton and lead the science revolution.

President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and her family on the sad passing of her father, Douglas Vakele Mapisa.

President Jacob Zuma has reassured South Africans and the business community that the upcoming African National Congress (ANC) elective conference will be orderly and the transition will be smooth.

The Energy Indaba opened in Johannesburg on Thursday with a call to come up with solid measures to reignite the economy in order to achieve radical socio-economic transformation while creating the necessary jobs.

To ensure the smooth movement of people and goods in and out of South Africa during the peak festive season period, Home Affairs will be extending operating hours at the country’s busy borders and beefing up security.

Cabinet has congratulated Miss South Africa, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, on being crowned Miss Universe at the 66th installation of the pageant, held recently in the United States of America.

Cabinet has approved four bills for submission to Parliament.

Cabinet says it looks forward to continuing a strong working relationship with the Government of Zimbabwe.

Cabinet has called on all road users, drivers and pedestrians to abide by the rules of the road during the festive season.

Cabinet has approved measures to discipline public servants in relation to them conducting business with organs of state.

Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says science journalism must be supported as it delivers information to ordinary people who are affected by the daily discoveries and development made in this field.

Cabinet has appealed to all citizens to take the necessary precautions to curb the spread of Listeriosis, as investigations continue to establish the source of the bacterium.

Cabinet says it is pleased with South Africa’s economy, which grew by an annualised 2% in the third quarter of 2017, from an upwardly revised 2.8% in the second quarter.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen says his department has used this year to strengthen its partnerships in order to reduce the impact of disasters.

Africa’s youth have called for change, which will see them more involved in the political, economic, social as well as peace and security spheres on the continent.