South Africa

Cape Town - Thuli Madonsela is expected to be the name put forward in the National Assembly next week to replace Lawrence Mushwana as the country's Public Protector.

Cape Town – As South Africa wraps up preparations towards hosting the fifth Brics summit, the world will be keenly watching to see whether the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa can conclude negotiations on setting up a Brics development bank.

Pretoria - An International law firm, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, has announced it will represent Caster Semenya and advise her on her human rights and rights as an athlete.

Pretoria - Cabinet has noted with concern the recent developments at the SABC, SAA and Eskom, with the respective ministers expected to report to Cabinet following discussions with the entities, Acting Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams said.

Cape Town - Heritage Month represents an opportunity for South Africans to celebrate their rich and diverse cultural heritage, says Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Paul Mashatile.

Pretoria – Cabinet on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to education being government’s top priority.

Pretoria - In the face of the current global economic crisis, African countries need to forge closer economic cooperation in order to work towards building integrated economies.

Johannesburg - Visibly excited Soweto residents waved and whistled as the colourful Rea Vaya buses drove through the township on Sunday afternoon.

Pretoria - Despite the joy it is bringing to cricket-mad fans, the 8th Indian Premier League (IPL) will effectively boost the country's economy and educational development.

Pretoria - Three...... two...... one..... and...... lift-off! South Africa's Sumbandila Satellite blasted off into space at the speed of lightening into the earth's orbit on Thursday evening.

Mafikeng - The North West Department of Public Safety's "Operation Moretlwa - Die Poppe sal dans" brought 128 road offenders to book at the weekend.

Pretoria - Cabinet says it is hopeful that talks with magistrates will yield results and the possible strike will be averted.

Johannesburg - The City of Johannesburg on Monday said it was encouraged by the overwhelming support for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

Parliament - Minister for Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Nzimande has been tasked with looking into establishing universities in the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga.

Pretoria - Minister of Home Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has set up a hotline number in her office to enable members of the public to register their complaints directly.