South Africa

Pretoria - The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the XIV World Forestry Congress (WFC) has concluded its fourth preparatory meeting on Friday.

Pretoria - Brand South Africa Chairperson Chichi Maponya has received the Media Tenor’s Africa Country Image Award on behalf of Brand South Africa, in Vienna, Austria.

Pretoria – Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has appointed a task team to investigate allegations faced by the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) and the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI) Boards.

Pretoria - There are unlimited investment opportunities for South African businesses in Tanzania, says Louis Accaro, Director of Membership Services at the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF).

Potchefstroom – The South African Defence Force (SANDF) today celebrated Armed Forces Day with many South Africans by demonstrating their capabilities in fire power and equipment.

Pretoria - A proud Sindiswa Khumalo of Kwathema Crèche on Friday walked away with the Best Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioner category award, saying for her its more than just a job, it’s her passion.

Pretoria - The SADC Troika of Heads of State and Government are currently meeting in Pretoria to discuss the political and security situation as well as preparations for the upcoming election in Lesotho.

Pretoria – Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle says the province will focus on creating jobs and sustainable livelihoods in 2015.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma’s meeting with the leadership of the South African National Editors Forum (Sanef) was a success.

Pretoria – South Africa will host the Air Cargo Africa 2015 Biennial International Conference and Exhibition next week.

Pretoria – The Department of Labour says temporary workers must be accorded the same treatment as permanent staff.

Pretoria - A formal disciplinary enquiry has been convened for suspended South African Airways (SAA) CEO Monwabisi Kalawe, said the national carrier’s board on Friday.

Pretoria - The electricity supply system remains constrained but stable, Eskom said on Thursday.

Pretoria - Tanzania and South Africa must continue with economic diplomacy that will eventually address the trade imbalances between the two countries, said South African High Commissioner to Tanzania, Thami Mseleku.

Pretoria - Although the community of Malamulele did not get a separate municipality, they can take comfort in a “service package” that will accelerate the service delivery in the area.