South Africa

Pretoria – Government has challenged learners to choose careers that are aligned to what the economy of the metro needs.

Pretoria - The Free State Provincial Government has recalled 52 students who were pursuing their studies in Turkey following the recent attempted coup in the country and the closure of universities, says the provincial government.

Baldaskraal – Learners from Hlophe High and Remington Primary Schools in the deep rural area of the Uthukela District, walk about 10km every day to reach school.

Pretoria - South Africa will deliver incident free, safe and fair elections come 3 August.

Pretoria - Police have made a breakthrough in a human trafficking case which has resulted in more than 50 children being rescued.

Pretoria - A Joint Operational Centre (JoC) has been established by the City of Ekurhuleni to assist the victims of a tornado that swept through parts of Tembisa on Tuesday afternoon.

Johannesburg - The City of Johannesburg and Microsoft South Africa have joined forces to train one million disadvantaged residents, free, on digital skills and literacy over a period of five-years.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says the revitalisation of Adams College in Durban is critical to inspire all children who are growing up, in the era of freedom and democracy.

Pretoria – The new Metrobus fleet is leading the way in the world in the use of both diesel and gas as a source of energy for buses.

Cape Town – Statistician General Pali Lehohla says an increase in capital expenditure (capex) by public institutions means that more citizens are receiving basic services.

Johannesburg – Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has encouraged business leaders to invest in South Africa’s economy.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has paid tribute to renowned and respected veteran journalist, Khaba Mkhize, for his bravery and dedication.

Pretoria – The community media sector will look into how they can deepen their role in keeping alive the legacy of the late President Nelson Mandela.

Pretoria – Two indigent households in Mphambo village, outside Malamulele, will on Friday receive their own television sets as part of the Mandela Month programme.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane will on Friday lead a South African delegation to a Coordinators’ Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing.