South Africa

Pretoria - South Africa’s current account deficit widened to 6.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2014.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma is expected to convene a Presidential Local Government Summit to agree on an urgent action plan to strengthen local government by getting the basics right.

Pretoria - Government has spelled out details of how the new Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE) will operate, after Cabinet last week approved the establishment of the entity to be located within the Ministry of Public Works.

Pretoria - Gauteng’s public healthcare institutions have been warned to shape up or face the wrath of authorities.

Pretoria – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has urged all South Africans to rally behind the national football team when they play against Nigeria on Wednesday.

Pretoria – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has sent his condolences to the family and friends of legendary poet and short story writer, Pascal Mafika Gwala.

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Pretoria - Government has distanced itself from the reported statement by Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Kebby Maphatsoe, that Public Protector Thuli Madonsela is an agent of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between Mozambican President Armando Guebuza and Afonso Dhlakama, leader of the former rebel movement Renamo.

Johannesburg - South African sports federations will soon sign a national agreement on transformation, Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula announced on Monday.

Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister, Naledi Pandor, says the partnerships with the eight other African nations that will host remote stations of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope remain strong and the countries are developing a new African network of telescopes.

Pretoria - Over 100 young people, representing youth organisations and institutions, will this week take part in a Youth Summit, where they will discuss ways to enhance youth participation in electoral democracy in South Africa.

Pretoria - The Mpumalanga Department of Education on Monday confirmed its readiness for the 2014 Annual National Assessment (ANA), saying all systems are in place for the smooth writing of the exams.

Pretoria - Stock theft should be given the same level of priority and attention as cash heists in the fight against crime, says Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Deputy Minister General Bheki Cele.

Pretoria - In an effort to promote access to the natural beauty that South Africa has to offer, the South African National Parks (SANParks) in partnership with First National Bank (FNB) and Total South Africa, have launched the 9th National Parks Week.