South Africa

Pretoria - The South African government has condemned the recent attacks and killing of Somali and other foreign nationals in the country.

Pretoria-Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula says the National Lotteries Act to be amended to open opportunities for sport and recreation to independently access Lotteries funding.

Pretoria - Government is to host a ‘Tribute to Nelson Mandela’ Sport Day later this year, Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula announced on Thursday.

Pretoria - Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says since the beginning of the Land Restitution Programme, a total of 77 334 claims have been settled, while a further 59 785 were finalised.

Johannesburg – Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale says government wants to empower people by giving them affordable housing bonds, as this would help to sustain and grow a developmental state.

Pretoria - South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) has taken delivery of its B737 400 freighter aircraft, which forms part of plans to replace the carrier’s aging fleet.

Pretoria – Healthcare professionals and volunteers in Gauteng took to the streets on Thursday to bring health services directly to the people.

Pretoria - The National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) is government’s response to job creation and skills development amongst the youth, says Rural Development and Land Reform Minister, Gugile Nkwinti.

Pretoria - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) says it is not giving up on efforts to secure the release of the two South Africans held captive in Yemen.

Pretoria - Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has lauded the opening of a technology manufacturing factory in the Western Cape, saying the investment will improve job prospects, especially for the youth.

Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has suspended the two policemen who had allegedly masterminded a series of heists.

Pretoria - Government will soon handover the Nkosi Dalibhunga Mandela Legacy Bridge constructed at former President Nelson Mandela's birthplace, Mvezo village, in the Eastern Cape.

Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Richard Baloyi has appointed a team of experts to provide support to Madibeng Local Municipality in the North West.

Warrenton – Strides have been made to improve people’s lives, says Energy Minister Dipuo Peters.

Warrenton – Nina Letebele’s life will change for the better after her house became the 5.6 millionth to get electricity under government’s programme to electrify all households in both rural and urban areas.