South Africa

Pretoria – The Presidency has confirmed that former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital this morning, due to the recurrence of his lung infection.

Pretoria - The Pan South African Languages Board (PanSALB) has begun a process that will facilitate the officialisation and development of all Khoi and San languages.

Cape Town – Japan stands behind South Africa’s call for greater industrialisation and trade in higher value exports, the Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies said today while releasing a joint study on economic cooperation between South Africa and Japan.

Pretoria - The South African government has condemned the recent attacks and killing of Somali and other foreign nationals in the country.

Pretoria-Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula says the National Lotteries Act to be amended to open opportunities for sport and recreation to independently access Lotteries funding.

Pretoria - Government is to host a ‘Tribute to Nelson Mandela’ Sport Day later this year, Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula announced on Thursday.

Pretoria - Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says since the beginning of the Land Restitution Programme, a total of 77 334 claims have been settled, while a further 59 785 were finalised.

Johannesburg – Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale says government wants to empower people by giving them affordable housing bonds, as this would help to sustain and grow a developmental state.

Pretoria - South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) has taken delivery of its B737 400 freighter aircraft, which forms part of plans to replace the carrier’s aging fleet.

Pretoria – Healthcare professionals and volunteers in Gauteng took to the streets on Thursday to bring health services directly to the people.

Pretoria - The National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) is government’s response to job creation and skills development amongst the youth, says Rural Development and Land Reform Minister, Gugile Nkwinti.

Pretoria - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) says it is not giving up on efforts to secure the release of the two South Africans held captive in Yemen.

Pretoria - Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has lauded the opening of a technology manufacturing factory in the Western Cape, saying the investment will improve job prospects, especially for the youth.

Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has suspended the two policemen who had allegedly masterminded a series of heists.

Pretoria - Government will soon handover the Nkosi Dalibhunga Mandela Legacy Bridge constructed at former President Nelson Mandela's birthplace, Mvezo village, in the Eastern Cape.