South Africa

Pretoria – The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has welcomed Cabinet’s approval of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Limpopo.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will spend his second day of his state visit in France by presiding over the Centenary Commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined the international community in expressing concern over the recent outbreak of violence in South Sudan.

Pretoria - South Africa and France have signed a number of agreements in areas such as agriculture, arts and culture, maritime and higher education.

Pretoria - Government calls on members of the public, civil society, faith-based organisations, business and all sectors to join the five days countdown to the 21st International AIDS Conference to be held in Durban, says the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).

Pretoria - The return of the International AIDS Conference to Durban is an opportunity to take stock of the progress South Africa is making in the fight against HIV and AIDS, says KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo.

Pretoria - South Africa remains open for business and meaningful economic partnerships.

Pretoria – Accident reconstruction experts have been sent to an accident scene where 11 people lost their lives and eight others were injured in Harding, KwaZulu-Natal.

Pretoria – The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) says it remains committed to making sure that employees who are leaving the public service are paid out on time.

Pretoria - The Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will today embark on a Voter Education Campaign across the province to encourage and educate residents to exercise their right to vote.

Pretoria - With the aim to educate electricity users of the importance of energy efficiency, Eskom has developed educator guides and learner activity sheets for Grade R to Grade 9 pupils and teachers.

Pretoria – South Africa is ready to host over 12 000 delegates from 180 countries for the 21st International Aids Conference to be held in Durban, says the Presidency.

Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has expressed concern about the latest trade restrictive measures introduced by the government of Zimbabwe, saying it will have an adverse impact on South Africa.

Pretoria - The South African government has called on the people of South Sudan to remain committed and to provide continued support to the transitional government to ensure sustainable peace, stability and development.

Pretoria- Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqaakula says South Africans should ensure that transformation of all remaining symbols of segregation is achieved.