South Africa

Pretoria – The South African Department of Health says it is on high alert following the reported outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Cape Town – Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the Council of Education Ministers (CEM) wants half of all schools to offer African languages to learners.

Cape Town – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the Council of Education Ministers will appoint a panel of experts to look at the viability of introducing an independent National Examinations Council.

Mbombela – The Mpumalanga Department of Education has set aside over R1 billion for infrastructure related to the sector.

Cape Town – Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says government remains committed to reducing the budget deficit.

Pretoria – The Department of Transport will increase the number of law enforcement officers on public roads in the current financial year, says Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi.

Cape Town – Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has called on women to report cases of abuse at a time when women have been “under siege”.

Pretoria – The Gauteng Provincial Government says it is improving its efforts towards achieving quality public education and health care.

Pretoria - Public Works Minister Nathi Nhleko says public private sector partnerships are critical to unlock infrastructure bottlenecks, as well as creating capacity and addressing skills shortage.

Pretoria – The Gauteng Provincial Government says despite increasing population numbers, it continues to work tirelessly to ensure that the basic needs of the people are met.

Cape Town – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says the Black Industrialist Programme has already supported 46 projects ever since it was launched last year.

Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs today commemorates World Turtle Day.

Pretoria - Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has encouraged boys to speak out when they are violated to avoid the harm that silence can do to their lives at a later stage.

Pretoria – The Department of Tourism will use its R2.1 billion budget to ensure that the tourism industry continues to grow and improve the lives of South Africans.

Pretoria - Small and medium enterprises in the tourism sector are set to benefit from a R120 million fund, which has been allocated for these businesses.