Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma says the fight against crime and corruption continues to top the agenda of government, with dozens of cases having been finalised in the past two years.
Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has accepted the resignation of MEC for Local Government and Housing, Humphrey Mmemezi.
Durban - President Jacob Zuma says he is impressed by developments at the Dube Trade Port, namely in the areas of agriculture and food security.
Cape Town - The government has made inroads with regards to service delivery and has speeded up the delivery of social grants, processing of IDs, application of mining rights and prospecting licences, cleared a backlog of court cases and has put in place various measures to get departments to pay small businesses within 30 days, Zuma said today.
Midrand - Banning alcohol adverts would be government's last option when dealing with the country's high alcohol usage, Deputy Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Elizabeth Thabethe says.
Pretoria - The South African and Nigerian governments have clarified perceptions that there are bilateral tensions between the two countries, following the deportation of125 Nigerian citizens from OR Tambo International Airport - for allegedly being in possession of fraudulent yellow fever vaccine certificates.
Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the country needs more women scientists.
Pretoria - South Africa will continue to create an environment that encourages investment in the country's economy, President Jacob Zuma said on Friday.
Pretoria - Global financial challenges are expected to top the agenda of a G20 ministerial meeting, in which South Africa will participate.
Mafikeng - North West Premier Thandi Modise has committed her government to improving the lives of the people of the province.
Pretoria - Parliament has passed legislation reverting functions of the Further Education Training (FET) Colleges to the Higher Education and Training Department.
Pretoria - Judgement is expected today in the review of the Walmart- Massmart merger which three government departments have opposed calling for the matter to be revisited.
Pretoria - A declaration between South Africa and Turkey will see the two nations boost relations in areas including infrastructure development, mining and energy, said the Trade and Industry Department.
Pretoria - South Africa celebrated this year's International Women's Day with calls for African leaders to advance women's participation in politics and empowering them economically.
Mafikeng - North West Premier Thandi Modise has warned municipalities within her provincial government that those who fail to get their house in order will be dealt with.
