South Africa

Pretoria - The second unit of the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme, Unit 4, was synchronised to the national grid on 25 March 2016, said Eskom.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged South Africans to buy more of local goods and services to improve the country’s economy and reduce poverty.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says Gauteng is on course to restore the dignity of its residents through the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP).

Pretoria - Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has responded to questions sent by the Hawks on the so called “rogue” unit at the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Pretoria - While Eskom continues its maintenance plans, no load shedding is expected going into the autumn and winter seasons.

Pretoria - The office of the Chief Justice has confirmed that sentencing in the Oscar Pistorius matter is scheduled to take place between 13 and 17 June.

Pretoria - South Africa has added another feather to its cap after the World Affairs Council in Washington named the country as the 2016 recipient of the Distinguished Diplomatic Service Award.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has congratulated Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso on his re-election.

Pretoria - Various Cabinet ministers and deputy ministers will engage with communities on government’s Nine-Point Plan as a “big push” to ignite economic growth during the National Imbizo Focus Week.

Pretoria - Government has strongly condemned the violent attacks and looting of foreign-owned shops in Katlehong in the east of Johannesburg.

Pretoria - The Department of Labour is to step up labour legislation compliance efforts within the private security sector.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has signed a proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to examine certain matters in respect to the affairs of the Msunduzi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.

Pretoria - Unemployed graduates of the Itukise internship programme on Thursday lauded the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) for introducing the programme that provides work experience to graduates looking for jobs.

Pretoria - Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development Lebogang Maile has condemned the recent looting at foreign owned spaza shops in Katlehong.

Pretoria - Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha has taken a decision to appeal the high court ruling that grants Janusz Walus parole.