South Africa

Pretoria – Healthcare professionals and volunteers in Gauteng took to the streets on Thursday to bring health services directly to the people.

Pretoria - The National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) is government’s response to job creation and skills development amongst the youth, says Rural Development and Land Reform Minister, Gugile Nkwinti.

Pretoria - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) says it is not giving up on efforts to secure the release of the two South Africans held captive in Yemen.

Pretoria - Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has lauded the opening of a technology manufacturing factory in the Western Cape, saying the investment will improve job prospects, especially for the youth.

Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has suspended the two policemen who had allegedly masterminded a series of heists.

Pretoria - Government will soon handover the Nkosi Dalibhunga Mandela Legacy Bridge constructed at former President Nelson Mandela's birthplace, Mvezo village, in the Eastern Cape.

Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Richard Baloyi has appointed a team of experts to provide support to Madibeng Local Municipality in the North West.

Warrenton – Strides have been made to improve people’s lives, says Energy Minister Dipuo Peters.

Warrenton – Nina Letebele’s life will change for the better after her house became the 5.6 millionth to get electricity under government’s programme to electrify all households in both rural and urban areas.

Pretoria – The depreciation of the rand is estimated to spike inflation well above the 6% target, but the move would be “relatively constrained”, SA Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus said on Thursday.

Pretoria – As South Africa marches towards 20 years of freedom and democracy, the country needs to be grateful for the support it has received from its partners and allies around the world, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - A solid plan of effective maths, science and technology (MST) teaching in schools is expected to be developed tomorrow when experts in these fields meet with Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.

Pretoria - The much awaited Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Job Shimankane Tabane Hospital in Rustenburg has finally opened, ending the hospital’s dependency on private health care for specialised care.

Pretoria - The emergence of women as political and business leaders will be discussed at the Global Summit of Women, in which Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Elizabeth Thabethe will participate.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana’s preparations for their 2014 World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic (CAR) are back on track following their safe arrival at their base in Yaoundé, Cameroon, despite disruptions in their travels.