South Africa

Pretoria - South Africans have been reminded to spend wisely over the approaching festive season and to set aside some money to meet obligations in the New Year.

Pretoria - The position of African leaders on the International Criminal Court (ICC) is based on Africa’s quest for an equitable world order, where regions of the world would be treated equally, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says Cabinet decided to implement several cost cutting measures to provide value for money, minimise costs, stop abuse and more importantly ensure that government spending is effectively managed.

Pretoria - The National Prosecuting Authority has warned its suppliers to be on the lookout for criminals using fraudulent documents to defraud their business.

Pretoria – Wildlife staff have received training in rhino horn DNA sampling in a bid to curb rhino poaching.

Pretoria - In a joint operation, police discovered an apparent drug laboratory in Fourways and seized narcotics with an estimated street value of R2.5 million.

Pretoria – The total allowable catch for the West Coast Rock Lobster 2013/2014 fishing season has been set at 2 167.06 tons, says acting Deputy Director General: Fisheries Management, Desmond Stevens.

Pretoria - Ekurhuleni executive mayor Mondli Gungubele has expressed shock and devastation at the gruesome killing of 10-year-old Siphamandla Madikane in Ramaphosa earlier this week.

Mbombela - More than one million people are employed in Mpumalanga, the provincial government has announced.

Centurion - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has set a target of getting two million new registrations by the time the voters’ roll closes before next year’s general elections.

Pretoria - The Business Confidence Index (BCI) declined slightly in October, says the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci).

Pretoria - Northern Cape Premier Sylvia Lucas has urged South Africans to commit to every initiative aimed at supporting people with disabilities.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has arrived in Windhoek, Namibia, her department said on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Men who are insecure in their relationships should seek urgent counselling and professional help, instead of resorting to violence, says North West Premier Thandi Modise.

Pretoria - An Independent Review Panel, chaired by Advocate Vuyani Ngalwana SC, has cleared City Power of all allegations of fraud and corruption relating to a tender issued last year for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).