South Africa

Durban -KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has announced the appointment of the current Provincial Legislature Speaker, Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni, as the new MEC for Education.

Midrand - South Africa has achieved during the past 19 years a level of macro-economic stability not seen before the dawn of democracy in 1994, says Transport Minister Dipuo Peters.

Pretoria - A Centre for Entrepreneurship (CEF), which will help to develop local entrepreneurs, has been launched at the King Hintsa FET College for Agriculture in Butterworth, Eastern Cape.

Midrand - The implementation of the electronic tolling (e-tolling) system on Gauteng’s upgraded freeways will go live before the end of the year, Transport Minister Dipuo Peters confirmed at the SABC/New Age business briefing on Monday.

Pretoria - The man accused of murdering Bredasdorp teenager Anene Booysen is expected to go on trial in the Swellendam Circuit High Court today.

Pretoria – The faith based sector plays a critical role in building communities and this sector should continue contributing to social development, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Sunday wished all grandparents a Happy Grandparents Day, which is being celebrated today.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Thursday hand out Gold Awards that recognise hard working young people, who have excelled in various fields.

Pretoria - New Zealand beat South Africa 38-27, clinching the 2013 Castle Lager Rugby Championship title on Saturday evening.

Dundonald – Public Enterprises Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe handed over six fully furnished timber-frame classrooms to Bhekimfundvo Primary School in Swallows Nest, near Dundonald on Saturday.

Pretoria - Preparations for the official opening of the new 771-bed Natalspruit Hospital are on-going, the Gauteng Department of Health said on Sunday.

Pretoria - The Mankweng Regional Court in Limpopo has sentenced a 24-year-old serial rapist to seven life sentences, Limpopo police said on Sunday.

Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise has condemned the alleged rape of a Sannieshof woman by a police officer, while also condemning the killing of another woman by her partner.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma today acknowledged and thanked all hard working teachers, as South Africa joined the world in celebrating World Teachers’ Day.

Mbizana – President Jacob Zuma today called on mining companies to plough back to communities.