South Africa

Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has urged local companies and entrepreneurs to compete for global markets in important technology sectors.

Pretoria - Thousands of Eersterust residents on Friday gathered in a marquee, erected at the Sports Ground, to engage President Jacob Zuma and a Government delegation about the social-ills affecting their community.

Pretoria - The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has opened online applications for 2016 financial aid for poor and deserving students.

Soweto – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has been honoured for her work on promoting human rights, women’s empowerment and gender equality.

Pretoria – Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi on Friday launched the Department of Public Works Women Empowerment Advisory Committee (DPWWEAC) to address the lack of transformation in the Construction and Properties Industries.

Pretoria – Work on the latest editions of the Blue and Green Drop Reports has been completed and is expected to be released by end of September 2015.

Pretoria - Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has urged employees at the Department of Home Affairs to put the public first and to help improve the department.

Pretoria – In a bid to improve service delivery, the North West Local Government and Human Settlements has seconded senior managers from the provincial government to act as municipal managers and administrators in Ventersdorp Local Municipality.

Pretoria – The North West province is fast-tracking service delivery for its citizens.

In August we celebrate the numerous actions by courageous women on our road to democracy. Women’s Month is also an opportunity to reflect on the strides we have made since democracy.

Pretoria – In a bid to encourage young people to make informed decisions about their health, a new mobi-site known as B-Wise was launched in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria on Thursday.

Johannesburg – Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has encouraged women to take advantage of the opportunities available in the transport sector.

Olievenhoutbosch – Years ago the Olivenhoutbosch area was characterised by shacks with backyard rooms and people were unemployed, but change has come to the area through a partnership between government and the community.

Cape Town – Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says government is ready to commence with a project aimed at addressing water shortages in Giyani in Limpopo.

Pretoria – The tourism sector is regarded as a booming industry for the South African economy in a climate where many other sectors are experiencing challenges, says Tourism Deputy Minister Tokozile Xasa.