South Africa

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says African countries are already working together to remove red tape that hinders intra-African trade.

Pretoria - As the chair of the Group of 77 and China, South Africa on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, to exchange views on the calendar of the United Nations in the year 2015.

Pretoria – This year, South African Airways (SAA) celebrates 50 years of direct flights to Mauritius.

South Africa Inc is open for business and it offers investors an array of lucrative investment opportunities. This week we will share these opportunities with the world at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister, Blade Nzimande, has reiterated the importance and urgency of developing the Strategic Disability Policy Framework in the post-school education and training (PSET) system.

Pretoria – The Presidency says it has proposed the date of 11 March 2015 for President Jacob Zuma to answer questions in the National Assembly.

Pretoria – The Presidency has raised concern at Western Cape Premier Helen Zille’s comments that insinuate that the head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Anwar Dramat, was suspended by the SAPS because he was investigating or planning to investigate matters related to President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla residence.

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the reunification of the Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), saying he hopes the agreement will silence the guns in that country.

Pretoria – South Africa remains open for business and is an attractive destination for investments despite the current energy challenges, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria – Tshwane Executive Mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa has warned that land invasions will not be tolerated in Tshwane.

Pretoria - Renewable energy has benefited South Africa, a study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has found.

In a day South Africa will be a participant at the World Economic Forum (WEF) taking place in Davos – Switzerland. WEF is uniquely placed to offer South Africa a chance to position itself and communicate its value proposition to international decision makers.

Pretoria – The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has taken steps to ensure that learning and teaching take place on the first day of schooling this year.

Pretoria – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has expressed shock at an article written by the Democratic Alliance’s shadow Minister of Communications, Gavin Davis, about the SABC.

Pretoria - The 130 new police vehicles in Gauteng will improve service delivery, help police reach crime scenes and also help combat crimes such as armed robberies of residences, businesses and hijacking, says National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega.