South Africa

Pretoria – Veteran of the 1956 Women's March, Sophie De Bruyn, says she is proud to be South African and has had her spirit revived at the National Women’s Day celebrations.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says the women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 laid a firm foundation for the restoration of the freedom and the dignity of women.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health has dismissed rumours of a Rotavirus outbreak in the province.

Pretoria – There were mixed emotions when President Jacob Zuma unveiled the Women’s Living Heritage Monument at Lillian Ngoyi Square in Pretoria earlier on Tuesday.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has referred the Performing Animals Protection Bill back to the National Assembly for reconsideration.

Pretoria - South African women who have gathered for the National Women’s Day celebrations say the country has made progress in creating a conducive environment for women to prosper and contribute to their community’s development.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will later today deliver the national message at the 60th anniversary of the women's march to the Union Buildings and National Women's Day celebrations.

Pretoria – As South Africa marks the 60th Anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March to the Union Buildings, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu has paid tribute to the women who participated in the march.

Pretoria - Three learners at Setumo High School, in Mahikeng, have been awarded tertiary bursaries to study science and engineering.

Pretoria - The Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training will this week hold hearings about university fees for students.

Pretoria- Government on Sunday commended South Africans for the role they played in making the 2016 local government elections a resounding success.

The number of local municipalities in South Africa has been reduced to 205 following the 2016 Local Government Elections, the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on elections said on Sunday.

International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers has concluded successful participation in the 18th meeting of the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.

Pretoria - The African National Congress managed to garner the most vote

Pretoria - South Africa’s 2016 Municipal Elections, in which over 200 parties participated were free and fair, the Electoral Commission (IEC) Chairperson Glen Mashinini declared as he announced the final results on Saturday.