South Africa

Johannesburg - On the anniversary of former President Nelson Mandela’s passing, locals and international visitors flocked to his old Soweto home to remember the world icon.

Pretoria - Acting President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to build the kind of society to which the late former President Nelson Mandela dedicated his life.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says South Africa has been redeemed from the pariah it was in international affairs during apartheid times to a meaningful global player and partner today.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says as South Africa works towards its target of 5% growth in the economy by 2019, the country will advance its trade ties with China in pursuit of inclusive growth and job creation.

Pretoria – Deputy Minister of Social Development, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, has opened the third national Youth Camp by encouraging young people to pursue their dreams with purpose and discipline.

Pretoria - South Africa’s national carrier South African Airways (SAA) and Air China are to strengthen relations, said the national carrier on Friday.

Pretoria - South African President Jacob Zuma on Friday reflected on the contribution and role that the late first democratic President of the country, Nelson Mandela, played in the fight against apartheid.

Pretoria - South Africans have today observed a moment of silence in memory of the late former President of the country, Nelson Mandela, who passed away on 5 December last year.

Cape Town – Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says the opening of a hotel that employs deaf people is the first of its kind and should inspire the hospitality industry to follow suit.

Pretoria – Nelson Mandela’s widow, Graca Machel, says knowing that Madiba is in good company and happy amongst his own has sustained her along this year.

Pretoria – South Africans will have to endure another weekend of load shedding following yesterday’s power cuts, says Eskom.

Pretoria - The State Security Ministry has denied reports of a plot to destabilise the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa).

Pretoria - In an effort to strengthen bilateral relations and trade ties, South Africa and China have signed a number of strategic agreements.

Pretoria - The Department of Justice and Correctional Services says it will study and respond to the petition from a group calling itself "Justice for Anni" from London.

Pretoria - Acting President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to honour the memory of former late President Nelson Mandela on Friday.