South Africa

Pretoria - Former President Kgalema Motlanthe is set to travel to Botswana for the funeral of that country’s former Vice President Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe.

Pretoria - The Limpopo provincial government and the public will get an opportunity to pay their last respects to the late Limpopo Education MEC, Thembisile Nwedamutswu, as she will be laid to rest on Saturday.

Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has signed a cooperation arrangement with outgoing Governor of the State of Maryland in the United States, Martin O’Malley, to boost trade links between the two provinces.

Pretoria - The Presidency has rejected claims that President Jacob Zuma has not been in Parliament since he was interrupted during his question time by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MPs on August 21.

Pretoria - In an effort to promote safe public transport, the Northern Cape Transport, Safety and Liaison Department, in partnership with the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco), will host a taxi driver competition this weekend.

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Pretoria - Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene met with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of South Africa’s leading firms and business executives yesterday in an effort to construct a common approach for the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Cape Town – The implementation of the Employment Tax Incentive Act has resulted in 270 000 young people getting jobs ever since its inception, the National Treasury said on Thursday.

Pretoria – The Presidency has reiterated that President Jacob Zuma’s annual calendar has included Parliamentary work since he took office in 2009, and has released a list of what it comprises.

Johannesburg - With the increase in electricity demand, load shedding remains a reality for the near future for South Africa, says power utility Eskom.

Johannesburg – An advisory panel report on the socio-economic impact of the e-tolls in Gauteng has recommended that elements of the current e-toll system must be reviewed to address affordability, among others.

Pretoria - More than 500 000 men and boys in KwaZulu-Natal have been circumcised without a single death or amputation since 2010, Provincial Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo reported.

Pretoria - Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela says the National Youth Policy (NYP) can only succeed if it has the full support of society as a whole.

Pretoria - The South African National Defence Force (SANDF)will send its members to assist in the flood-stricken areas of the Mocuba District of Zambezia Province, Mozambique.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier David Makhura will later today release the much anticipated report on the socio-economic impact of the e-tolling system on Gauteng residents.