South Africa

Pretoria - Government is committed to supporting local manufacturers through a range of local procurement instruments, says the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Pretoria - A special ceremony will be held at the King Shaka International Airport this afternoon to welcome home the remains of prolific journalist Nat Nakasa.

Pretoria - Government does not intend proposing any amendments to the Constitution, regarding the appointment of the National Director of Public Prosecutions, President Jacob Zuma said on Monday.

Pretoria - Four members of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature are attending a National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) summit in the United States.

Pretoria – The South African government has condemned the recent spate of killings and abuse of women and children across the country, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Victoria Falls – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said South Africa’s re-election on Monday to chair the SADC organ for politics and defence Troika was an affirmation of the confidence the regional body has in Pretoria.

Pretoria - Government has warned the public about a bogus Facebook page in the name of Public Works Minister Thembelani “Thulas” Nxesi.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina will later this week address the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) breakfast forum.

Pretoria – The Ministry of Health and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) say the male patient admitted to the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg, has tested negative for the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

Midrand - Deputy Minister of Finance Mcebisi Jonas has called for the Land Bank to drive commercial farming as it was fundamental for creating jobs in the country.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Provincial Government has started relocating the old Natalspruit Hospital from Katlehong to the new site in Vosloorus.

Pretoria - Hlanganani police are searching for two suspects, who allegedly raped and assaulted an 83-year-old woman in Sereni village, Limpopo.

Pretoria - A police constable and his eight accomplices are expected to appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on charges of attempted rhino poaching and possession of unlicensed firearm.

Pretoria – The Mpumalanga Department of Education has taken steps to assist grade 12 learners prepare for their 2014 final examinations.

Pretoria – The Department of Basic Education has built 74 schools, which have changed the experience of learning and teaching for thousands of pupils and teachers.