South Africa

Pretoria – South Africa has called on African heads of state to put job creation on the top of their agendas.

Pretoria – The North West Local Government and Human Settlements MEC, Collen Maine, says the provincial government is working around the clock to resolve the issue of contaminated water in Lekwa-Teemane Municipality.

Pretoria – Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane says there is a greater expectation for the public service machinery to transform in order to fast track the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP) and to improve service delivery.

Pretoria – Young people, government and organisations that advocate for youth development will on Monday converge at the Hector Peterson Memorial in Soweto to mark the beginning of Youth Month.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has in terms of section 174 (6) of the country’s Constitution, and on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission, appointed several Judges to serve in the various Superior Courts.

Pretoria - The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says it will continuously strive to ensure compliance with the current measures for citrus black spot (CBS) set out by the European Union.

Pretoria – Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has announced a restructured provincial government, which is set to improve how services are delivered in the province.

Pretoria – As the Department of Health prepares to mark World No Tobacco Day on Saturday, Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has warned people against smoking and encouraged them to quit.

Pretoria – The Thongathi Mall Commission of Inquiry, investigating the collapse of the mall, is expected to resume its hearing next week.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa as the leader of Government Business in the National Assembly.

Pretoria – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport (KZN DOT) has suspended the North Coast Vehicle Testing Station, in Phoenix.

Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education says it has made great strides in delivering learner and teacher support material, and that it has implemented almost all the recommendations made by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).

Pretoria - The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the shooting that led to the death of one person, leaving three injured, at Cape Town International Airport.

Pretoria – The late former President Nelson Mandela was last night honoured as the National Press Club – North West University Newsmaker of the Year for 2013.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has joined the international community in paying tribute to author, cultural activist and poet Maya Angelou.