South Africa

Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday held talks with President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan in Pretoria.

Pretoria – A report by an independent forensic and auditing company, which finds the allegations of corruption within the Forensic Services Division of the SAPS are unfounded and unsubstantiated, has been made public.

Daveyton – While South Africa has made commendable progress in providing access to treatment for people with HIV, focus must be placed on reducing the rate of new infections.

Pretoria – Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi has thanked all officials, learners and parents for a successful 2016 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination process.

Pretoria – Three suspects are expected to appear in the Durban Regional Court today for allegedly being involved in child pornography.

Cape Town – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says a lot of ground work has been done to ensure a seamless registration period for the 2017 academic year.

Cape Town – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says a ‘multi-sectoral’ approach is required to tackle the scourge of drugs and gangsterism in communities.

Pretoria - Umalusi has taken a decision not to issue certificates to learners who are enrolled at independent schools that are not accredited by the council.

Pretoria - The Presidency has invited all South Africans to show solidarity with the people of Cuba following the passing away of Fidel Castro.

Pretoria - The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has embarked on a campaign to ensure vulnerable consumers pay the price they see displayed on items when shopping.

Pretoria - Eskom has strengthened its Western Cape network by commissioning the Kappa-Sterrekus 765 kV line.

Pretoria – Twenty-four learners will join the ranks of the television and film industry after they successfully completed a six-month skills programme.

Cape Town – Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says she has approved Eskom Board’s recommendation to appoint the current Group Executive: Generation, Matshela Koko, as acting Group Chief Executive of Eskom.

Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says the development of villages, townships and small “dorpies” is a necessary process to improve the quality of life and economic wellbeing of people living in relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas.

Pretoria – Auditor General Kimi Makwetu has released the performance audit reports of pharmaceutical, water infrastructure and urban renewal projects.