South Africa

Pretoria - Motorists are expected to pay 61 cents more for petrol from next week Wednesday.

Pretoria - South Africa joined in the commemoration of Commonwealth Day and recommitted itself to the Commonwealth's shared values of tolerance, respect, and equality on Monday.

Pretoria - High levels of public and private investment in infrastructure has helped to sustain South Africa's economy in the midst of global economic recession, Trade and Industry Minster Mandisi Mpahlwa said, Tuesday.

Pretoria - The reports of five task teams, established by government to look into the effects of the global economic crisis on certain sectors in South Africa, will be released at the end of the month

Mafikeng - The North West Department of Public Works has called on emerging contractors to enroll in a developmental programme to learn entrepreneurial, business and technical skills to grow their businesses.

Mafikeng - The North West Health Department has confirmed that 21 new cases of diarrhoea and one of cholera have been reported at the Brits Hospital in the Madibeng Local Municipality

Johannesburg - President Kgalema Motlanthe has said he would consider launching a probe into the medical parole granted to Schabir Shaik if he was officially requested to do so

Pretoria - The Minister of Communications Dr Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri has received the final report on the state of affairs at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

Young awaiting-trail offenders are being taught how to manage their anger, be disciplined and live among their community as a normal member of society at secure care centres, writes Kagiso Metswamere

Pretoria - The Presidency has no record of the resignation of former SABC Board member Pippa Green.

Johannesburg - South Africa's efforts in dealing with the economic crisis will not be affected by the transition in government after the General Elections in April, says President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Pretoria - The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has urged healthcare practitioners not to enter into any agreements that may result in the quality of clinical care being compromised.

Cape Town - The City of Cape Town plans to set up split-bins in strategic public areas to recover recyclable materials during the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.

Parliament - The Speaker of Parliament's National Assembly, Gwendoline Mahlangu-Nkabinde, has paid tribute to the late Helen Suzman saying she was a pioneer of the South African Parliament.

Pretoria - South Africa's first ever term as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) drew to a close on 31 December 2008, with some important milestones having been reached.