South Africa

Pretoria – Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says a plan to ensure that the May 7 general election is held in a safe and secure environment has been rolled out.

Pretoria - The South African government says it will not allow its territory to be used as a springboard for any illegal activities.

Pretoria – Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Jeff Radebe says the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) back to the country’s borderline has resulted in a noticeable number of interceptions of various illegal activities.

Bloemfontein – Even though the little girl’s hands were trembling at the thought of having an injection in her arm, little Nolubabalo Palesa Qhautse put on a brave face when it was her turn to get vaccinated against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

Pretoria - The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster says it is encouraged by the country’s courts, which have demonstrated an aggressive stance in addressing the scourge of sexual violence.

Pretoria – Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Jeff Radebe says government has made great advances in creating opportunities for members of society to participate in the correction of offenders.

Pretoria – Inroads have been made in addressing race and gender imbalance in the country's judiciary and legal sector, but still more needs to be done.

Pretoria - South Africa’s current account deficit narrowed to 5.1% in the fourth quarter of 2013, said the Reserve Bank on Wednesday.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed 12 members to the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities.

Hazyview - Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has launched the reconstruction of a R149-million road, which is expected to provide jobs for 400 people.

Pretoria - South Africa’s spending growth contracted 3.6% in the fourth quarter of 2013, the Reserve Bank said on Wednesday.

Pretoria – The SA Post Office has been endorsed as upholding international standards in its service to its customers.

Mbombela - Motorists in Mpumalanga have been warned to exercise extreme caution when driving in Mpumalanga after the R35 road between Middelburg and Bethal had to be closed briefly after suffering rain damage.

Pretoria - Political parties, who want to contest the May 7 general election, have until 5pm to submit their candidate lists and deposits to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom has welcomed a UK contribution of R1.7 billion to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.