South Africa

Pretoria – The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has extended the deadline for public comments on the hate crimes bill to 31 January 2017.

Pretoria - The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers (POBs) has recommended a 0% remuneration increase for most public office bearers, in line with the current state of the South African economy.

Pretoria - The 14th annual National Business Awards, which seek to demonstrate the link between corporate citizenship and commercial success, from staff engagement and development to reputation and brand awareness, was held on Thursday.

Pretoria - At least 73 people were killed and dozens of people injured after a tanker truck exploded in northern Mozambique on Thursday, the government said.

Pretoria – Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Dr Siyabonga Cwele, has welcomed the appointment of Robert Nkuna as the new Director-General for the department.

Pretoria – Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says prematurity continues to be one of the biggest causes of new born deaths.

Pretoria - Gauteng MEC for Health Qedani Mahlangu has dispatched an outbreak response team to the areas surrounding the Jukskei River following the recent flash flooding and the subsequent bursting of the river banks.

Pretoria – Cabinet has committed government to address the pressing issues that have been identified by the Auditor-General and strengthen financial controls towards better audit outcomes.

Cape Town – Learners at Bungu Junior Secondary School in Libode, outside Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, used to spend a lot of time cleaning their classrooms, which were made from mud.

Pretoria - Cabinet says it is concerned by the incitement of racial tension and violence by public figures, which detracts from democracy.

Pretoria - Cabinet has joined President Jacob Zuma in congratulating Donald John Trump who was elected as the 45th President of the United States of America.

Pretoria - Cabinet says it is pleased that many students in higher education institutions across the country have responded positively to calls to save the 2016 academic programme.

Pretoria – Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe says Cabinet, at its meeting on Wednesday, was briefed on a plan to exhume the remains of political activists who were hanged during apartheid.

Pretoria – South Africans have, during the fifth National Imbizo Focus Week, actively engaged with the Executive at 24 izimbizo in communities across the country.

Pretoria - South Africa has committed itself to fast-track the provision of water and sanitation services, particularly for those from previously disadvantaged communities.