South Africa

Pretoria - The Western Cape Education Department has announced the 24 March 2017 as a deadline for applications for enrolment in the provincial schools for 2018.

Pretoria – As the globe observed World Cancer Day on Saturday, the South African Medical Association (SAMA) has called on communities to stand together and support all efforts to find a cure for cancer.

Pretoria - The police, government and the community of New Brighton in Port Elizabeth have come together in an effort to address the scourge of crime in the community.

Pretoria - South Africa and Lebanon have committed to advance each other’s common interests, while unleashing mutual economic opportunities.

Pretoria - Theodor Robert Williams (48), a technical assistant working under the Control Building Structure Department at Sol Plaatje Municipality, was granted bail of R2 500 by the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court when he appeared on Thursday.

Pretoria - A government task team has commenced work in preparation for the relocation of mental health patients currently being cared for at various NGOs, says the Gauteng Provincial Government.

Cape Town – Secretary to Parliament Gengezi Mgidlana says Parliament is ready to host this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the report of the Health Ombudsman, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, on the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of mentally ill patients in Gauteng.

Pretoria - Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has hit the ground running during her first 100 days in office, despite a challenging start.

Pretoria - The Select Committee on Trade and International Relations has urged the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) to speedily deal with challenges in the poultry industry.

Pretoria - South Africa and Cuba are looking into deepening and broadening their long-standing bilateral relations, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has set aside R216 million for the renovation of five industrial parks.

Pretoria - Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has expressed her condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of two employees of PetroSA, who lost their lives while performing official duties.

Pretoria - A group of 40 young people will be deployed to various game parks across the North West to tighten security.

Pretoria – The process to find a name for the recently amalgamated Tlokwe/Ventersdorp NW405 Municipality in the North West is still ongoing.