South Africa

Bloemfontein - The Free State Department of Health on Wednesday received an advance on its 2009/10 budget to the value of R110 million from the provincial Treasury.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called for the reassessment of the approach through which the perpetrators of crime are granted bail in South Africa.

Johannesburg - The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), to be known as the Hawks, will leave no stone unturned in efforts to combat crime and bring perpetrators to book.

Pretoria - Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti has welcomed the seizure of two KwaZulu-Natal farms in efforts to fight fraud and corruption.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on the country's top judges to help speed up the process of the transformation of the judiciary.

Pretoria - Government has urged the public to assist the South African Police Services (SAPS) with information that can lead to the identification of a woman found murdered in Sunnyside.

Pretoria - The South African Post Office (SOPA) has issued a Presidential stamp to commemorate the dedication made by President Kgalema Motlanthe in the public service.

Pretoria - Transport infrastructure remains crucial to the growth of the African economy.

Pretoria - South Africa and Switzerland are set to strengthen bilateral relations at the upcoming South Africa-Switzerland (SA-SWISS) 3rd Annual High Level Consultations (HLC) on Tuesday.

Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe has declared 22 April 2008 a public holiday to allow South Africans to exercise their democratic right to vote

Johannesburg - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor on Monday announced the board members of the newly established Technology Innovation Agency (TIA).

Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has received 338 objections against candidates' lists submitted by political party's that will be contesting the 2009 General Elections.

Pretoria - Deputy Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says there is a need for financial literacy in the country as our savings performance is disappointing.

Pretoria - As the Easter holiday season approaches, Transport Minister Ben Martins has called on all road users to exercise extra caution and obey all rules of the road.

Johannesburg - A Litter Free Campaign is underway at the Jukskei River in Alexandra, as part of the city's ongoing efforts to clean and protect its environment.