South Africa

Every journey begins with just a single step; most are filled with joy and the promise of a safe arrival. There are however times when taking the first step requires untold sacrifice.

Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela’s doctors have told President Jacob Zuma that the former statesman is showing a slow but steady improvement.

Pretoria - The Department of Correctional Services will continue to encourage the 3 505 female offenders in South Africa’s prisons to be educated, says Correctional Services Minister Sibusiso Ndebele.

Pretoria - A Zimbabwean born businessman was this week arrested for allegedly defrauding the national lottery, the Hawks confirmed on Sunday.

Cape Town – The National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, today said she plans to visit mining communities in a bid to heal the rift caused by the Marikana tragedy.

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister, Paul Mashatile, is on Monday expected to announce the artists who will perform at the inaugural Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day.

Pretoria- A 42 year old suspect is due to appear in the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with a 10-year rape spree and the killing three women, Limpopo police said on Sunday.

Johannesburg - Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the new head of UN Women, needs the support of all Africans to succeed in her new role, says former President Thabo Mbeki.

Bushbuckridge – President Jacob Zuma has encouraged women to participate actively in the economy as entrepreneurs and as workers depending on their choice and circumstances.

Pretoria – As part of Women’s Day celebrations, the Gauteng province paid tribute to the struggle heroines who led the 1956 women’s march to the Union Buildings.

Pretoria- North West Premier Thandi Modise says her province will ensure that women are equitably treated and are not marginalised or violated.

Pretoria- North West Premier, Thandi Modise, has called for the preservation of indigenous cultures, languages and knowledge systems.

Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma has wished all members of the Muslim community in South Africa Eid Mubaraak as they come to the end of the holy month of Ramadaan.

Thohoyandou- President Jacob Zuma has praised the Mphemphu Ramabulana clan in Limpopo for playing a vital role in the struggle against apartheid.

Pretoria – North West MEC for Social Development, Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Collen Mokone Maine, has handed out school shoes to 100 learners at the Olebile Primary School in Magogong village in the Greater Taung Local Municipality on Thursday.