South Africa

Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma has said South Africans can honour Madiba by continuing the fight against racism, sexism and tribalism.

Pretoria - South Africa's employment growth rate decreased in the fourth quarter of 2008 compared to the fourth quarter of 2007, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported on Tuesday.

Johannesburg - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has urged the international community to emulate the heroism of Madiba, who moved mountains to promote humanity.

Pretoria - The Western Cape Provincial Government will continue to monitor the taxi strike action which appears to be waning, it said on Tuesday.

Pretoria - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is to hold a session of the Inter- State Politics Diplomacy Committee (ISPDC) on Monday.

Pretoria - Murder accused Shrien Dewani will be admitted to a rehabilitation clinic while he fights extradition processes to stand trial in South Africa.

Johannesburg - As many countries in the world flounder with the effects of the global financial crisis, South Africa is not performing too badly, says Finance Minister Trevor Manuel.

Pretoria - Dr Andrew Shaw has been appointed as the interim CEO of telecommunication infrastructure provider, Broadband Infacro, the Department of Public Enterprises said on Tuesday.

Durban - South Africa have booked their place in the quarterfinals at the ICC Cricket World Cup after securing a comfortable 131-run win against Ireland.

Stakeholders in the bus and taxi industry should refrain from drawing the battle lines over the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system which is aimed at making travelling safer, efficient and reliable for all South Africans, writes Nthambeleni Gabara.

Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has given political parties a last chance to rectify mistakes made on the candidate's lists that were submitted on 2 March.

Johannesburg - South Africa's consumer credit has increased amid the global economic crisis, according to the National Credit Regulator (NCR).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday launched the African Ombudsman Research Centre in Durban, saying that ombudspersons have an important role to play in entrenching a culture of accountable governance and in strengthening democratic institutions in the continent.

Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says it would be useful for all South Africans to work even harder to cement the country's non-racial character in all aspects.

Pretoria - The Northern Cape Premier’s Inter-Governmental Forum has welcomed the progress report on the establishment of the new university in the province.