South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and a delegation of cabinet ministers are in Ufa, Russia, were they will participate in the 7th BRICS Summit.

Pretoria - The first phase of the N12 freeway upgrade has been completed at a cost of R100 million, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, announced on Tuesday.

Cape Town – Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says government is in the process of rolling out back-up generators to police stations across several provinces to avert disruptions during load shedding.

Pretoria – About 10 crafters will this week get an opportunity to showcase their art to buyers in Atlanta, in the United States (US).

Nelson Mandela holds a special place in the heart of every South African and this month we have an opportunity to express our adoration for our late icon through our actions towards others.

Pretoria - South African Revenue Service (SARS) officials have confiscated over R7 million worth of cocaine in a bag at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).

Pretoria – There is a lot of potential for investor growth at the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) in the Eastern Cape, says Deputy Minister of Energy Thembisile Majola.

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has warned the public of a recruitment scam inviting interested parties to apply for enrolment to be trained as cabin crew staff with the airline.

Pretoria - With the power system being currently stable, Eskom says it is able to perform maintenance without load shedding.

Pretoria – The Bokone Bophirima Provincial Government says it is bracing itself for an influx of about 20 000 soccer fans for Saturday’s Maize Triangle Challenge soccer tournament.

Pretoria - Government and the manufacturing sector should raise South Africa’s competitiveness, says Department of Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Rob Davies.

Pretoria - The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has dismissed media reports that its new locomotives exceed the country’s rail height restrictions.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers has arrived in Haiti after concluding a successful visit to Suriname.

Pretoria – An app has been developed to encourage citizens to make everyday a Mandela Day by helping those in need.

Pretoria – “In Masondo we’ve lost one of our greatest assets, a symbol of our indigenous knowledge and culture,” says Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Molebatsi Bopape.