South Africa

Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the findings of the 2013 General Household Survey, which was recently released by Statistics South Africa.

Pretoria – Cabinet has called on members of society to partner with government in implementing the state’s Programme of Action.

Pretoria – Cabinet says it has noted the downgrading of South Africa by rating agencies, and says government will focus on implementing the National Development Plan to deal with the challenges.

Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the approval of a new buffer zone for the Mapungubwe World Heritage site.

Pretoria - Chief Procurement Officer Kenneth Brown has commended the commitment shown by public officials to deal with challenges facing procurement.

Pretoria – Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says the regulation of immigration matters is the constitutional responsibility of the Department of Home Affairs.

Pretoria – Police have seized over R3 billion worth of heroin in the biggest drug bust in KwaZulu-Natal.

Pretoria - The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will issue a commemorative circulation R5 coin celebrating 20 Years of Democracy in South Africa.

Pretoria – South African Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus says emerging markets will be faced with a difficult year ahead due to global economic contractions.

Midvaal – The youth of Sicelo in Midvaal Local Municipality, Gauteng, got a lesson in self-empowerment, while at the same time, learning about the dangers of substance abuse.

Pretoria - North West Health MEC Dr Magome Masike will on Thursday open a step down unit at Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex, which will ease the pressure on the busy facility.

Pretoria – Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu has encouraged those living with people with epilepsy to support them optimally.

Pretoria – Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has welcomed news that the evicted Lwandle residents in Cape Town will soon be moved into emergency houses.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma is expected to make a pronouncement on the newly restructured government departments.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the conclusion of the strike by platinum mine workers.