South Africa

Cabinet has welcomed the announcement that South Africa will take over as lead Chair of the Open Government Partnership (OGP).

Cabinet at its meeting welcomed the appointment of 154 district magistrates for various magistrates’ courts countrywide.

Minister in the Presidency for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe says Cabinet has urged teacher unions to work with government in finding solutions with regard to the current challenges in the Annual National Assessments (ANA).

Pretoria – The first intake of trainees of the recently launched War on Leaks Programme will officially start their training programme on Monday.

Pretoria - Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has welcomed the appointment of three executives aimed at stabilising Eskom.

Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation has committed to ensuring open and continuous communication with communities around the Vaal River and Dam.

Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor will on Saturday open a career centre at Giyani Science Centre, in Limpopo.

Pretoria - The power system is currently stable with no load shedding anticipated, said Eskom on Friday.

Pretoria - South Africa has extended its condolences to the families and nations of the nearly 800 Hajj pilgrims who died in a stampede.

Mokomene - Acting President Cyril Ramaphosa says a living heritage can help promote a positive African identity in a globalising world.

Pretoria – Gauteng Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Jacob Mamabolo has urged stakeholders to find a common solution to avert a humanitarian crises at the Blyvooruitzicht mine.

Mokomene – South Africans, gathered at the National Heritage Day celebrations in Limpopo, say it is time to reflect on African origins and instil the importance of heritage in youth.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has signed into law the Refugees Amendment Act 2015.

Pretoria - The Presidency has welcomed the commitment by the Japanese government to provide training to South African artisans who will make an important contribution to infrastructure development in the country.

Pretoria – Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has established a Turnaround Team of experts to help support the Department of Military Veterans into an effective and efficient service delivery institution.