South Africa

Cape Town – Most male babies that were born in 2014 were named “Junior”, while parents named their newly born daughters “Iminathi”.

Cape Town – More male babies were born in 2014 when compared to female births.

Pretoria – As part of Public Service Month, which is marked in the month of September, government is preparing to host the Annual Thusong Service Week.

Pretoria – Communities from remote areas across the Northern Cape will this week receive much needed healthcare services, thanks to the non-profit company PinkDrive, which is committed to providing critical healthcare services.

Pretoria – A plan to reduce the number of vehicle crashes on South Africa’s roads includes the introduction of a 24-hour shift for traffic officers.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to provide an update to Parliament on Wednesday, on government’s efforts to improve the efficiency of key state-owned enterprises such as South African Airways, Eskom and the South African Post Office.

Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training will this morning hold a meeting with the Stellenbosch University management following allegations of racism and violence at the institution.

Pretoria - The Presidency on Monday completed the reconfiguration of government.

Pretoria - Government says it has seen the unity shown by South Africans during the celebration and commemoration of Women’s Month.

Pretoria – Customs officials at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg apprehended five people who were found in possession of currency to the value of R23 million and US$3.775 million.

Pretoria – The Presidency on Monday rejected a media report regarding a dinner that was to have been addressed by President Jacob Zuma, in Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape.

Pretoria – Women will no longer be known for collecting water from the rivers, but will be the suppliers of the pipes and managers of reservoirs, says Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.

Pretoria – The newly launched Teacher Appreciation and Support Programme (TASP) is expected to attract qualified teachers into the profession and improve teacher morale.

Pretoria - The Department of Labour’s annual Employment Equity (EE) roadshows to promote compliance with EE legislation will be held this week in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Sunday called for extraordinary caution and strict adherence to the rules of the road.