South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma took a break from government business on Thursday to field a battery of questions from about 30 schoolgirls.

Midrand – Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says nine Gauteng hospitals and three pathology facilities will soon get new x-ray machines that can scan trauma patients within 12 seconds.

Pretoria - The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has commended Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi for setting up the intergovernmental technical team to resolve the strike in the platinum industry.

Pretoria – The Department of Arts and Culture says it looks forward to expanding its role in nation building under the new leadership of Minister Nathi Mthethwa and his deputy Rejoice Mabudafhasi.

Pretoria – Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini has urged the parents of children with disabilities to make use of the government services available to assist them.

Pretoria – Five suspects have been arrested in Gravelotte, Limpopo, in connection with rhino poaching.

Pretoria – The Nelson Mandela Foundation has joined millions of people around the world in mourning the passing of renowned author, poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou.

Pretoria - Companies have been invited to apply to participate in the Department of Trade and Industry’s Trade and Investment Mission to Ghana and Benin later this year.

Pretoria - Metrorail will increase train fares in Gauteng from July 1, Metrorail provincial manager Tembela Kulu said on Wednesday.

Pretoria - A joint operation of the Hawks, police and the members of the Department of Health law enforcement unit has led to the arrest of two suspected drug manufacturers at a townhouse in Silver Lakes, east of Pretoria.

Pretoria - North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has condemned the alleged petrol bombing of two houses belonging to miners in Sekile outside Rustenburg.

Pretoria - Hardly a day after his inauguration, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu is getting his ducks in a row with the members of his executive council (MECs).

Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has welcomed the arrest of a former SANParks field sergeant and two police constables at the Kruger National Park (KNP).

Pretoria - The newly appointed Minister for Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu says her immediate priority will be to fast-track housing delivery and ensure that there is more affordable housing stock in the market.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the support extended to the new Ministers and Deputy Ministers by various sectors and members of the public.