South Africa

Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal MEC of Finance Belinda Scott says all public servants, especially those tasked with dealing with public funds, must be ready to deliver in 2016.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says government has set aside an additional R6.912 billion to support university education.

Pretoria - The Presidency says an article published by the Independent Newspapers group has distorted what President Jacob Zuma said about racism over the weekend.

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma has called on all South Africans to work together to campaign against racism, sexism, tribalism and other forms of discrimination in society.

Pretoria - Conflict within the ranks of the Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has now come to an end, says South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Pretoria - The Presidency has rejected a Mail & Guardian report today alleging that President Jacob Zuma secretly received money from the late Libyan President, Muammar Gaddafi.

Pretoria - The Department of Water and Sanitation has thanked South Africans and tourists for their efforts to save water during the festive season.

Pretoria - Meat imports and agricultural trade negotiations between South Africa and the United States have been concluded and South Africa is now expected to participate in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) without interruptions.

Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma has appointed Zanele Mngadi as a member of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board.

Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma has congratulated South African National Cricket Team player, Temba Bavuma, for his outstanding performance.

Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma has conveyed his condolences following the tragic passing of Chief Keobusitse Moiloa III of Bahurutshe ba ga Moiloa Boo Ramotshere.

Pretoria- The South African Government has condemned the recent armed attack on the Air Force Base in Pathankot, India.

Pretoria- Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu on Wednesday officially handed over a R700 million Housing Project in Marikana, east of Rustenburg, in North West.

Pretoria- The country's prisoners who wrote the 2015 matric exams have improved their pass rate by 4% to reach an overall pass rate of 73%, says Correctional Services National Commissioner Zach Modise.

Pretoria- Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has launched the Matric Second Chance Support Programme to afford matriculants who failed to pass last year's exams another chance to obtain matric.