South Africa

Pretoria - Cabinet has noted the planned operation and maintenance shutdown of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project between the months of October and November.

Pretoria - Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has poured praise on Cameron van der Burgh for scooping South Africa's first gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

Pretoria - Cabinet has sent its well wishes to the national cricket team as they prepare for the upcoming International Cricket Council World Twenty20 tournament.

Pretoria - Government has noted that some members of the media have been asking departments to provide information concerning their involvement or financial contribution to the Nkandla Development Project.

Pretoria - Cabinet has noted the recommendation adopted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) concerning HIV and Aids and the World of Work (Recommendation No. 200).

Pretoria - Home Affairs Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will tomorrow pay a visit to Bulwer in KwaZulu-Natal to support the families of the school children who died in a bakkie accident.

Pretoria - Eskom will conduct more maintenance work in the upcoming summer season, placing the system under more pressure, Eskom chief executive Brian Dames said on Monday.

Cape Town - South Africans have been given the chance to name the country's two new universities, which are set to be built in Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape.

Pretoria - Cabinet has taken note of National Treasury's release of proposals to help South Africans save for retirement.

East London - Collaboration, innovation and integration will be crucial in government rendering quality services to citizens.

Pretoria - Gauteng women in agriculture were today honoured for their meaningful contribution towards job creation, inclusive economic growth and food security.

Marikana - A memorial service was held today in the North West province, where those who lost their lives in the Marikana tragedy were remembered.

Pretoria - The Department of Science and Technology officially launched on Monday the 2012 National Science Week at the University of Johannesburg's Soweto Campus.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Thursday announced the composition of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry on the Marikana tragedy and its terms of reference.

Pretoria - Correctional Services Minister Sibusiso Ndebele on Friday convened his first meeting with the National Council for Correctional Services (NCCS) in Johannesburg.