South Africa

Johannesburg – Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has encouraged women to take advantage of the opportunities available in the transport sector.

Olievenhoutbosch – Years ago the Olivenhoutbosch area was characterised by shacks with backyard rooms and people were unemployed, but change has come to the area through a partnership between government and the community.

Cape Town – Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says government is ready to commence with a project aimed at addressing water shortages in Giyani in Limpopo.

Pretoria – The tourism sector is regarded as a booming industry for the South African economy in a climate where many other sectors are experiencing challenges, says Tourism Deputy Minister Tokozile Xasa.

Pretoria - North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has expressed shock over the death of popular local radio presenter, Vuyo Comfort Matunda.

Pretoria - Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela on Thursday encouraged pupils from Eersterust, east of Pretoria to focus on their education and to look after the environment.

Cape Town – Science and technology Minister Naledi Pandor says women have all the qualities to be leaders in all sectors of the economy.

Cape Town – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says government departments are collaborating with other sectors of society to implement the National Drug Masterplan to respond to the scourge of drugs and substance abuse.

Pretoria - Deputy Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Andries Nel says it is important to reflect on progress made in empowering women.

Pretoria - Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha on Wednesday announced that he has decided to refer the decision to place paralympian Oscar Pistorius under correctional supervision to the Correctional Supervision and Parole Review Board.

Pretoria - In an attempt to address the water challenges faced by the Free State municipalities, the Department of Water and Sanitation has granted approval for the release of water from the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.

Pretoria - As part of Women’s Month activities, female law enforcement officers conducted road operations in the Free State on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Minister of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane, will on Saturday lead a South African delegation to the World Water Week 2015 event in Stockholm, Sweden.

Pretoria - The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) management has signed an agreement with National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) to resolve the wage negotiation dispute and avert a looming strike.

Pretoria - The Select Committee on Social Services has commended the North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements for successfully implementing the Marikana housing project.