South Africa

Pretoria - Relations between South Africa and China were further cemented on Wednesday as the two countries signed 26 agreements worth R94 billion.

Pretoria - South Africa has rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Union Buildings in Pretoria where he is meeting President Jacob Zuma.

Johannesburg - Police stations must be responsive to the needs of the communities in which they operate in, acting National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane, said on Wednesday.

Johannesburg - Communities should work hand in hand with the police to eradicate crime, Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko said on Wednesday.

Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs will extend operating hours at selected ports of entry, deploy additional personnel and extra resources to boost service delivery during the festive season.

Pretoria – Residents of Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg, say the new police station in their community, has brought hope in the fight against crime.

Wattville – Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises Bulelani Magwanishe has called on men to take a stand against the abuse of women and children.

Pretoria – Considerable progress has been achieved in implementing the objectives of the Population Policy and International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action.

Pretoria - The Presidency says it has formally requested the African Business Leaders Forum to refrain from using the imagery of the President or the Presidency to market their business.

Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation says it remains occupied with the business of finding innovative ways to promote more efficient use of water.

Pretoria - Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini will on Thursday officially open the 4th National Youth Camp to empower youth in Kimberly in the Northern Cape.

Pretoria - As the festive season approaches, government is appealing to all road users, including pedestrians, to be vigilant and exercise caution on the roads.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will this afternoon host his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping at the Union Buildings for a State visit.

Pretoria – Rural Development and Land Reform Deputy Minister Candith Mashego-Dlamini says farming should be presented as a viable career option so that youth can take up the many opportunities that exist.

Johannesburg – Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says there are plenty of opportunities for the private sector to partner with state-owned companies.