South Africa

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Tanzania for the Heads of State Emergency Summit on Burundi called by the regional bloc East African Community (EAC).

Cape Town - Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says R23 billion will be set aside over the next five years to fund “new players” as government makes a big push to industrialise the economy.

Johannesburg – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has launched the Moetapele Leadership Initiative which will ensure members of the public receive consistently high quality service from Home Affairs officials.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal police have a profound reason to celebrate results achieved during their investigation of various sexual related offences in the province, last month.

Pretoria - Eskom says it will implement stage two load shedding and curtailment from 4pm and it is likely to continue until 10pm in the evening.

Pretoria - Gauteng is in mourning following the passing of struggle veteran and former MP Ruth Mompati, says Gauteng Premier David Makhura.

Pretoria – Government has commissioned an investigation into the possible impacts and potential mitigation opportunities of shale gas if it is found in the country.

Pretoria – Eskom says there is no planned load shedding for today, as it has enough generating capacity to meet the current demand.

Pretoria – Government has reportedly increased its wage offer to public servants to 7%.

Pretoria - South African Revenue Services (SARS) on Monday uncovered gold estimated at the value of R24 million and copper cables worth approximately R14 000 at Beitbridge Border Post.

Pretoria - With a view to strengthen partnerships, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has decided to use this year’s Budget Vote as a platform to engage with the Non-Profit Organisations.

Pretoria - South Africa has condemned the imposition of sanctions against Iran, saying the sanctions are irrational and illegal.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has conveyed his deep sense of condolences to the family and friends of Mme Ruth Segomotsi Mompati.

Johannesburg - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has officially launched the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s “golden oldies” TV channel, SABC Encore, in Johannesburg.

Pretoria - The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has conveyed it condolences to the family of a soccer supporter, who died at the pitch after a game between Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United.