South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral for the late Riot Mkhwanazi, who passed away on Sunday.

Cape Town – Tourism Deputy Minister Tokozile Xasa says the department has several opportunities aimed at helping women who are vulnerable to violence as a result of their socio-economic status.

Pretoria - A total of 44 non-compliant paraffin heaters and three paraffin stoves were confiscated during compliance inspections at 61 retailers across the Western Cape.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has signed proclamations authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate certain matters in respect of the affairs of two district municipalities and a provincial department.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has called on business to play its role in bringing economic freedom to the country.

Pretoria – The Home Affairs Live Capture System is now back online, the department announced on Thursday.

Pretoria - South Africa and Zambia have vowed to do things differently by enhancing their relations, which in turn will redress the trade imbalance between the two SADC countries.

Pretoria - The Competition Commission will today conduct a search and seizure operation at the premises of five companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of refined edible oils, baking fats and margarine in South Africa.

Pretoria - South Africa on Thursday rolled out the red carpet for Zambian President Edgar Lungu who is in the country for a state visit -- with President Jacob Zuma welcoming him as a “dear brother” to the seat of government.

Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education has released a circular to address concerns regarding the extremely poor performance of Senior Phase learners due to the compulsory requirement of learners having to pass Mathematics at 40%.

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the partnership between government and business is yielding positive results and will lead to economic growth and job creation.

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Bill of Rights has gone a long way in restoring the dignity of the previously marginalised population in South Africa.

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Vietnamese government will offer an increased number of scholarships for South African students to participate in Maritime studies in Vietnam next year.

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged society to play its part in government programmes that curb HIV infections and gender-based violence.

Pretoria - Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says the province is ready for the 2017 academic year.