South Africa

Pretoria - Thousands of taxpayers are this afternoon scrambling to file their tax returns ahead of the deadline.

Pretoria - South Africa could have its first nuclear power plant by the year 2020 if Cabinet approves a proposal expected to be put forward by the Ministry of Energy.

Cape Town - Government is making steady progress in the completion of 2010 FIFA World Cup transport and infrastructure projects in host cities, says Minister of Transport Sibusiso Ndebele.

Malalane - The Mpumalanga Department of Water Affairs is to launch a water compliance, monitoring and enforcement campaign in Malalane to help deal with the province's water crimes.

Cape Town - Parliament is gearing up for this year's State of the Nation Address (SONA) which is expected to be extra special and draw larger crowds as it coincides with the 20th anniversary of former President Nelson Mandela's release from prison

Mbombela - Mpumalanga's MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison Sibongile Manana says her department and the police are ready to fight crime this festive season.

Pretoria - The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) tasked to oversee government's preparation for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup has expressed satisfaction at the progress made ahead of the tournament.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma believes that the Miss World contestants can play a significant role in addressing challenges face the world.

Following mediation between Government and former National Director of Public Prosecutions Vusi Pikoli, the parties have today (21 November 2009) reached an out-of-court settlement regarding the pending litigation brought by Mr Pikoli.

Pretoria - Preliminary reports in the investigation into this morning's fatal accident on the Moloto Road point to negligent driving or vehicle unroadworthiness, according to the Tshwane Community Safety Department.

Jacobsdal - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe is satisfied with the positive results yielded by government's poverty alleviation project in southern Free State.

Bizana - Correctional Services Deputy Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize has warned that gender violence poses a serious threat to equality and to the broader development of women.

Pretoria - Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has lauded her department for fast-tracking visa applications and exemptions for accredited FIFA delegates during the FIFA 2010 World Cup Final Draw.

Pretoria - South Africa will participate in the second Korea-Africa Forum which will explore ways to strengthen ties on development and cooperation between Korea and the African continent.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane is in Europe to promote the province and strengthen ties with its foreign partners.