South Africa

Boksburg – President Jacob Zuma says government is committed to addressing the legitimate concerns of students and their families over the high costs of higher education.

Cape Town – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says government wants to raise the legal drinking age from 18 to 21 years in order to curb abuse amongst young people.

Pretoria - The Kay Motsepe School Cup National Championships will kick off on Tuesday at the University of Johannesburg, Soweto campus.

Pretoria - South Africa has been elected to serve as the chair of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors.

Pretoria – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says broadcasters in Africa must make the most of the opportunities presented by digital migration.

Pretoria – Government is meeting with stakeholders on Monday to seek a solution to the situation in higher education and resume the 2016 academic programme.

Pretoria - South Africa and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will boost investment between the two countries, said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, to begin his diplomatic working visit, which kicks off today.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Dipuo Peters kicked off Transport Month, marked in October, by urging all road users to make road safety a priority.

Pretoria - The new National Integrated Information Communication Technology Policy (ICT Policy) White Paper will allow government to roll out quality communications and broadband infrastructure to reach all areas of the country and ensure universal access and services.

Pretoria - Communities have been urged to continue working with government to mitigate the impact of the current drought by complying with the stringent measures and restrictions on water usage.

Pretoria - Individuals and companies can now voluntarily disclose unauthorised foreign assets and/or income, National Treasury says.

Pretoria - Government has applauded South Africans for celebrating their African identity and unique cultures during Heritage Month in September.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has on Sunday congratulated the Roman Catholic Church of South Africa on the celebration of 200 years of the Foundation of Stigmatine Fathers.

Johannesburg - Government has assured protesting students that it is responding to their concerns regarding tertiary institution fees.