South Africa

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is encouraged by the progress towards peace, stability and reforms in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho.

President Jacob Zuma says recent incidents of violence against women have caused enormous pain and distress in the country.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation has called on South Africans to commemorate Women’s Day by examining how “they individually and collectively” contribute to the perpetuation of violence against women.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will travels to Lesotho on Wednesday where he will consult with the new government of the Kingdom of Lesotho, leaders of opposition parties, the college of chiefs as well as civil society stakeholders in the country.

Government has appealed to South Africans to respect the outcomes of democratic processes.

Scores of people are gathering at Galeshewe Stadium in Kimberly on Wednesday for the national commemoration of Women’s day. The event is scheduled to be addressed by President Jacob Zuma.

After a marathon voting session that was conducted by means of a secret ballot, the majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) have voted against a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma.

Sport and Recreation Minister Thulas Nxesi has congratulated athlete Caster Semenya on her bronze medal win at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in London.

Government has expressed its disappointment at reports of learners being taken out of schools, public infrastructure and business properties being damaged and the disruption of public transport in and around the City of Tshwane.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Des van Rooyen will next week visit the communities of Mbashe Municipality in the Eastern Cape to assess progress of a R10-million Mpame bridge project.

Tourism industry role players have met with Minister Tokozile Xasa to share their views on the Draft National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS).

President Jacob Zuma has reappointed Terrence Nombembe as a non-executive director of the Board of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for a period of three years, says the Presidency.

The role women play in shaping and moving society forward will come to the fore at the National Women’s Day celebrations in Galeshewe, Kimberley.

South Africa will join the rest of the continent to mark African Decentralisation Day on Thursday.

Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says the Chamber of Mines was consulted on the draft of the Mining Charter.