South Africa

President Jacob Zuma will next week lead a South African delegation to the General Debate of the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 72).

South Africans must join hands to ensure the National Development Plan (NDP) succeeds for a prosperous joint future.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says teachers must use alternative techniques, other than corporal punishment, when disciplining learners.

Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister, Dr Siyabonga Cwele, is leading the South African delegation to the 2017 United Nations’ Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development meeting, which will take place in New York this weekend.

Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says government is committed to ensuring the payment of social grants beyond March 2018 when the contract of the current payment service provider comes to an end.

Cabinet has extended its sympathies to the Caribbean as well as parts of Cuba and the Unites States following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma.

South Africans from all walks of life should continue to observe and enjoy this year’s Heritage Month, which coincides with the centenary birth of OR Tambo.

Eskom has suspended its scheduled electricity interruptions to three Eastern Cape municipalities after agreements were reached.

Government has allocated R74 million in relief funding to respond to the persistent drought in the Western Cape.

As the date approaches for the country’s first presentation in a bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Cabinet has called on South Africans to support efforts to secure the bid.

Government’s top brass has strongly condemned the attacks on and killing of councillors in some provinces.

Cabinet says the recent 9th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit has set an important milestone towards building stronger solidarity and cooperation among emerging markets.

Cabinet has welcomed the positive Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 2.5% in the second quarter of 2017 saying it is cautiously optimistic of South Africa’s economic recovery.

Cabinet has joined President Jacob Zuma in condemning acts of violence in neighbouring Lesotho.

Cabinet has commended the recent incidents of child labour, where minors were found working on farms in the North West and Free State.