South Africa

KwaMhlanga - The newly opened Tweefontein police station in Mpumalanga, will go a long way in creating a much needed feeling of safety in the community.

Pretoria – Through a combination of measures aimed at mitigating the effects of the 2008 global economic recession, the Eastern Cape Provincial Government was able to save 5 000 critical jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Bloemfontein – President Jacob Zuma, as Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence (SANDF), today honoured and paid tribute to the selfless men and women in uniform at home and abroad.

Pretoria – Ekurhuleni is set to get 12 new fleet ambulances and a disaster bus to improve emergency response times.

Pretoria - Eskom on Friday afternoon appealed to its customers to continue to save electricity as the system remains on high alert.

Pretoria – Government has since the dawn of democracy built 1 516 new schools in the Eastern Cape, 202 of which were constructed during the current term, says Premier Noxolo Kievit.

Pretoria - The Small Business Finance Agency (Sefa) has invested approved funding of over R1 billion, Economic Development Minster Ebrahim Patel said on Friday.

Pretoria - The establishment of the Sol Plaatje University is a significant milestone for the expansion of knowledge and skills, which will contribute towards a modern economy in the Northern Cape.

Cape Town – Western Cape Premier Helen Zille says the green economy will create thousands of jobs as foreign investors line up to set up shop or expand their operations in the province.

Pretoria - The launch of the R165 million Godisa Fund will boost small black owned business and also help in addressing youth unemployment, says Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba.

Pretoria - The Northern Cape is ready to become South Africa’s renewable energy hub through the construction of large solar and wind power stations, Premier Sylvia Lucas said on Friday.

Pretoria – The North West Province spent over R15 million towards multimedia resources that benefitted 500 secondary schools over the past five years.

Pretoria - The Northern Cape government has reiterated its commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in how it handles its finances.

Pretoria – Eskom has lifted its power emergency allowing all industrial customers to go back to full production.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) will commemorate the life and times of the late former Correctional Services Minister and National Assembly chairman, Ben Skosana, who died last Wednesday at the age of 66.