South Africa

Pretoria - South Africa has completed the ratification process of the Benguela Current Convention (BCC), says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Pretoria – Learners from various schools around Gauteng got a sneak peek into the world of science when they visited the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria.

Pretoria – The Department of Labour’s Sheltered Employment Factories (SEF) have finally been given legal status, which is good news for job creation for people with disabilities.

This is an auspicious year for our country. It is 20 years since our nation emerged from the shadow of apartheid and also the 60th milestone of extraordinary women who fought for our democracy.

Pretoria- North West MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine, says he will take drastic action against municipalities who are not towing the line to better their financial audit outcomes, year on year.

Pretoria – The Department of Environmental Affairs has set aside R200 million to further regulate invasive alien species.

Pretoria - This year’s edition of the Free State Dlala Mantombazane girl’s tournament will take place in Thaba Nchu on Women’s Day, 9 August.

Pretoria - The Mpumalanga Department of Education has started a formal investigation into the incident that led to the death of a learner at Cefups Academy.

Pretoria - South African companies, which were recently on an investment mission to Thailand and Taiwan, have returned home with deals that are worth millions, said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Pretoria - The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the Palestinians and the Israelis to abide by the 72-hour Gaza ceasefire they had both approved.

Pretoria - The man, arrested in connection with the shooting of a three-year-old boy and a man, in Westbury, is expected to appear in the Sophiatown Magistrate's Court, this morning.

Washington – It was 20 years ago when former President Nelson Mandela stood up to address the National Press Club on 14th Street in Washington DC on 7 October 1994. Then, the newly-elected President of a democratic South Africa thanked the people of the United States for their support to end apartheid in South Africa.

Heidelberg - The majority of newly built houses in Ratanda North will be prioritised for elderly women, women with disabilities and child-headed families.

Washington – President Jacob Zuma on Monday asked for the support of American business to ensure that South Africa does not get excluded from AGOA, the preferential trade programme that was enacted in 2000 to boost and diversify African trade with the US.

Pretoria – South Africa and Japan have explored areas of military and defence cooperation of the two armed forces.