South Africa

Pretoria - Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has welcomed the appointment of three executives aimed at stabilising Eskom.

Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation has committed to ensuring open and continuous communication with communities around the Vaal River and Dam.

Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor will on Saturday open a career centre at Giyani Science Centre, in Limpopo.

Pretoria - The power system is currently stable with no load shedding anticipated, said Eskom on Friday.

Pretoria - South Africa has extended its condolences to the families and nations of the nearly 800 Hajj pilgrims who died in a stampede.

Mokomene - Acting President Cyril Ramaphosa says a living heritage can help promote a positive African identity in a globalising world.

Pretoria – Gauteng Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Jacob Mamabolo has urged stakeholders to find a common solution to avert a humanitarian crises at the Blyvooruitzicht mine.

Mokomene – South Africans, gathered at the National Heritage Day celebrations in Limpopo, say it is time to reflect on African origins and instil the importance of heritage in youth.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has signed into law the Refugees Amendment Act 2015.

Pretoria - The Presidency has welcomed the commitment by the Japanese government to provide training to South African artisans who will make an important contribution to infrastructure development in the country.

Pretoria – Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has established a Turnaround Team of experts to help support the Department of Military Veterans into an effective and efficient service delivery institution.

Pretoria – Free State Premier Ace Magashule has congratulated the new Minister of Mineral Resources, Mosebenzi Zwane on his new appointment.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has appointed the first female Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal, the Presidency announced on Wednesday evening.

Pretoria - Newly appointed Minister of Mineral Resources, Mosebenzi Joseph Zwane, has promised to work hard to bring stability in the mining sector.

Pretoria – Newly appointed Minister of Mineral Resources, Mosebenzi Joseph Zwane, has been sworn in at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria.