South Africa

Johannesburg - The Social Cohesion Summit has been declared a success by Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile.

Pretoria - National Treasury on Thursday released the 2012 Taxation Laws Amendment Bills that give effect to most of the Budget Review tax proposals for public comment.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has used the occasion of World Teachers' Day to appeal to educators to revive the spirit of dedication and passion that has for so many years defined the career fondly known as the mother of all professions.

Pretoria - The Department of Justice says it has noted and will abide by the Constitutional Court ruling with regards to Advocate Menzi Simelane's appointment as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has acknowledged the country's teachers on World Teachers Day by thanking them for their excellent contribution to educating and developing children and opening brighter horizons for their future.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has opened consultations with the Chief Justice and leaders of all political parties on the appointment of a new Constitutional Court judge.

Mamelodi - Gauteng MEC for Rural and Social Development Nandi Mayathula-Khoza unveiled a modern, integrated social development centre in the heart of Mamelodi, east of Pretoria on Saturday.

Johannesburg - Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has called for the tightening up of South Africa's immigration laws and suggested a revised Refugee Act to beef up the country's security.

Pretoria - Consultation between government and Cosatu on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) has been extended.

Johannesburg - Role players in both the private and public sectors need to change the way they conduct their business if the country is to efficiently meet the healthcare needs of all South Africans.

Johannesburg - Sustainable job creation will not be possible without an adequate electricity supply, Eskom Chief Executive Officer Brian Dames said on Friday.

Pretoria - The developments underway in President Jacob Zuma's hometown of Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal are by no means unique, says Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi.

Pretoria - Offenders who have benefited from the special remission of sentences have been urged to make the most of the second chance they have been afforded, as the special remission of sentences programme drew to a close on Friday.

Pretoria - The crime statistics which were released recently are an indication that police are winning their war against crime, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says.

Richards Bay - Director-General in the Department of Labour Sam Morotoba has urged young people to make better choices to ensure they are employable.