South Africa

Pretoria – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi will tonight deliver the keynote address at the launch of Lekunutu News, a new monthly newspaper in the North West.

Pretoria – The South African Local Government Association (Salga) President, Parks Tau, says the body’s new leadership must learn from its predecessors to change the socio-economic landscape of municipalities.

Pretoria - Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi on Thursday officially opened an upgraded portion of the N14 freeway between Krugersdorp and Diepsloot.

Pretoria - Standard and Poor’s (S&P) is expected to announce its rating decision with regards to South Africa’s economy today.

Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday held talks with President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan in Pretoria.

Pretoria – A report by an independent forensic and auditing company, which finds the allegations of corruption within the Forensic Services Division of the SAPS are unfounded and unsubstantiated, has been made public.

Daveyton – While South Africa has made commendable progress in providing access to treatment for people with HIV, focus must be placed on reducing the rate of new infections.

Pretoria – Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi has thanked all officials, learners and parents for a successful 2016 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination process.

Pretoria – Three suspects are expected to appear in the Durban Regional Court today for allegedly being involved in child pornography.

Cape Town – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says a lot of ground work has been done to ensure a seamless registration period for the 2017 academic year.

Cape Town – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says a ‘multi-sectoral’ approach is required to tackle the scourge of drugs and gangsterism in communities.

Pretoria - Umalusi has taken a decision not to issue certificates to learners who are enrolled at independent schools that are not accredited by the council.

Pretoria - The Presidency has invited all South Africans to show solidarity with the people of Cuba following the passing away of Fidel Castro.

Pretoria - The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has embarked on a campaign to ensure vulnerable consumers pay the price they see displayed on items when shopping.

Pretoria - Eskom has strengthened its Western Cape network by commissioning the Kappa-Sterrekus 765 kV line.