South Africa

Welkom - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to fight against prejudice, stigma and discrimination against those infected and affected by HIV.

Midrand – Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says government’s responsibility is to empower and educate young people so they can provide for themselves.

Midrand - Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela has urged the youth of South Africa to participate in the policy formulation process of the new 2014-2019 National Youth Policy.

Pretoria - The power system is expected to remain very tight over the next few days, with Eskom doing all it can to avoid load shedding.

Pretoria – As South Africa commemorated World Aids Day on 1 December, Correctional Services Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla visited the health facility at the Johannesburg Correctional Centre.

Pretoria - The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the University of Blida in Algeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Joint Centre of Excellence in aeronautics research.

Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the province has come a long way in the fight against HIV and Aids.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has thanked South Africans for the “profound and dignified” send-off the nation accorded former President Nelson Mandela, ahead of the first anniversary of his passing.

Welkom - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa handed out pamphlets and engaged with residents of Welkom in the Free State during the national commemoration of World Aids Day.

Cape Town – Mosenngwa Mofi, the CEO of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) Rail, says the unveiling of new locomotives will change the lives of commuters for the better.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has congratulated Banyana Banyana striker Portia Modise, who was crowned as the 2014 SA Sports Star of the Year at last night’s SA Sport Awards.

Pretoria – The Department of Health will provide various health services at the commemoration of World Aids Day in the Free State today.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane is expected to launch the SADC Election Observer Mission in Mauritius, on Monday, in preparation for the elections scheduled for 10 December.

Pretoria – The Free State Legislature has confirmed to the province and the country the sad news of the passing away of its Speaker, Sisi Mabe.

Pretoria - Six illegal Western Cape liquor outlets have been closed down and fined following an inspection blitz.