South Africa

Cape Town - Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says amending the Constitution to outlaw racism can make a dent on the scourge.

Pretoria - The Electoral Commission (IEC) has welcomed the proclamation of the 2016 Local Government Elections by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister David Van Rooyen.

Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa will participate in a high level segment of the Second United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-2) in Nairobi, Kenya, on Thursday.

Pretoria - Eskom is progressing well with the maintenance of its power generation plant, it said on Wednesday.

Polokwane - Government remains concerned about the recent violent protests in Vuwani and surrounding areas, says Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen.

Pretoria - Toyota’s continued investment in South Africa demonstrates confidence in the country’s economy, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria – The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has taken a decision to recall soldiers who were placed on special leave following an illegal march to the Union Buildings in August 2009.

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says police accept constructive criticism from society but will not accept unfair, malicious and personal criticism.

Cape Town – International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Nomaindia Mfeketo says the only resolution to the instability in Syria can only be through negotiations between government, opposition parties and concerned stakeholders.

Pretoria - The launch of the Dursots & All Joy Tomato Processing Plant in Modjadjiskloof, Limpopo, will help farmers to grow their business.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Wednesday host President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, who will be on a working visit to South Africa.

Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has noted a judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) regarding the moratorium on the domestic trade in rhino horn.

Pretoria - The Presidency says it does not have powers to appoint Premiers, who according to the Constitution, are elected by the relevant provincial legislatures.

Pretoria – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has noted the judgment by Judge Davis in respect of the matter between the Democratic Alliance vs SABC and others, which was delivered on Monday in the Western Cape High Court.

Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Des van Rooyen has called an election of all municipal councils and set 3 August 2016 as the date of the Local Government Election.