South Africa

Kimberley - Northern Cape Premier Hazel Jenkins announced her new provincial executive committee on Monday.

Pretoria - While South Africa's tourism industry has made great strides and noted some successes, many challenges still lay ahead, Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk has said.

Pretoria - Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu says her appointment as Deputy Minister of Public Works is an indication that disabled people can also be productive.

Pretoria - Deputy Home Affairs Minister Fatima Chohan has urged the youth of Roodeport to apply for identity documents, saying it would be become a vital document in their lives.

Johannesburg - The Gauteng Department of Education says preparations to hold the 2009 matric examinations are at an advanced stage.

Pretoria - The Department of Social Development has vowed to act without fear or favour when dealing with those who abuse the elderly.

Pretoria - Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Rejoice Mabudafhasi is looking forward to intensifying the campaign to preserve water and protect the environment during her tenure.

Pretoria - The 2010 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results show a marked improvement in the mathematics and physical science results achieved at Dinaledi schools compared to previous years, Basic Education said on Monday.

Pretoria - Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma says she will use the next few weeks to learn about her new department's functions and diverse mandates.

Pretoria - The ANC has surpassed the 10 million vote mark, according to the leader board set up at the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) results centre.

Johannesburg - The sound of vuvuzelas echoed throughout OR Tambo International Airport today, as South Africans emotionally welcomed back from Japan the brave men and women of Rescue SA.

Thohoyandou - The promise of what the 2010 FIFA World Cup will bring South Africa became a reality for the Thohoyandou community when they recieved a new artificial football pitch.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande is confident his new ministry will zone in and sort out the challenges facing tertiary institutions.

Pretoria - Over 90 percent of the votes cast in South Africa's fourth democratic elections have been counted.

Pretoria - Operations at the Master's Office in Pretoria have been temporarily affected due to a fire on Tuesday.