South Africa

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.

Pretoria - Minister of Transport Sibusiso Ndebele has called for a global partnership in the fight against road deaths in Africa and the world.

Pretoria - As the world battles to find ways to avoid the threat of climate change, South Africa says it will also show how vehicles powered by renewable energy could contribute to cutting carbon emissions.

Johannesburg - As part of the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of former President Nelson Mandela's release, the Victor Verster Prison has been named a memorial site.

Pretoria - Former National Director of Public Prosecutions Vusi Pikoli has reached an out of court settlement with the state.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane will today depart for Trinidad and Tobago where she will participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM).

Pretoria - For the next 16 days all sectors of South African society will be mobilised to act together against abuse and to support the victims and survivors of abuse.

Johannesburg - The Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system is now ready to operate all the services scheduled for phase 1A of the Rea Vaya Project