South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished all senior citizens well as the country joins the world in celebrating the International Day of Older Persons, which is celebrated on 1 October.

No one can deny the intrinsic beauty and rich history of South Africa - a country which is blessed with natural beauty and cultural diversity. As part of our Heritage Month feature series, reporter Neo Semono recently visited the Cradle of Humankind, in Johannesburg.

Pretoria - Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says land is a fundamental asset to change the lives of people for the better.

Pretoria - The closing date for entries for the 4th Annual South African Premier Business Awards has been postponed to 7 October, says the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Pretoria – South African citizens will today get an opportunity to participate in a radio talk show and ask questions regarding the issue of land restitution.

Pretoria - The South African and Mozambique governments will next month commemorate the 30th anniversary of the tragic death of former President of Mozambique, Samora Machel, in Mpumalanga.

Port Louis - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says the revival of the electronic manufacturing sector will help South Africa achieve the growth targets set out in the Nine-Point Plan.

Cape Town – Auditor General Kimi Makwetu says auditors general from around the world will meet in Cape Town on Monday to tackle issues affecting the auditing profession across several states.

Pretoria - Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele has welcomed the Cabinet decision to approve the National Integrated Information Communication Technology (ICT) Policy White Paper.

Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has called for the recognition and involvement of rural communities in the conservation of biodiversity.

Pretoria - Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom has welcomed the appointment of Sisa Ntshona as the CEO of South African Tourism.

Pretoria - Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has delayed the release of the Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding the Nuclear New Build Programme.

Pretoria - The National School of Government (NSG) and the French government have signed a memorandum of understanding to train South African government officials in France on a yearly basis.

Pretoria – The Hawks have arrested 20 Home Affairs officials and six Basotho nationals at the Maseru port of entry.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has strongly condemned the “malicious dissemination of untruthful information” regarding a possible Cabinet reshuffle.