South Africa

Pretoria - Crime fighting initiatives in the country's rural areas have been given a major boost, with police getting more than 1 000 vehicles to carry out their duties.

Pretoria - Municipal workers belonging to the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) in Johannesburg have downed tools in solidarity with striking Metrobus drivers.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has commended South African soldiers for continuing to display the military discipline and dedication required from those in the service.

Pretoria - The marking of the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate examination papers for 2010 has been successfully completed on schedule.

Pretoria - The KwaZulu-Natal Health Department has cancelled contracts with six private companies who were providing security services in clinics and hospitals in a move aimed at improving the safety of patients and staff as well as government property.

Pretoria - The new chairperson and deputy chairperson of the House of Traditional Leaders have been announced by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Sicelo Shiceka.

Johannesburg - Gauteng will this year pay special attention towards the preservation of heritage sites and building monuments to commemorate those who played a meaningful role towards the liberation of the country.

Johannesburg - Unemployed Gauteng residents will soon benefit from the creation of thousands of job opportunities through various roads, construction and small industries programmes.

Johannesburg - By this time next year, the Gauteng Provincial Government would have finalised its Green Economy Plan, ensuring that the largest regional economy in South Africa contributes to the manufacturing of green products and the waste sector.

Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela, who was discharged from Milpark hospital on Friday, is in "good spirits" and resting at home, a statement released by the Presidency said on Saturday.

The Acting President, Mr Kgalema Motlanthe visited Former President Nelson Mandela at his Houghton home at midday today, 29 January 2011.

Johannesburg - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane says she will meet with the national Minister of Transport Sbu Ndebele to discuss concerns over the recently announced tolling strategy.

Pretoria - The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has said it would welcome any audit into the organisation and management of the 17th World Youth Festival currently underway at the Tshwane Events Centre in Pretoria.

The Acting President, Mr Kgalema Motlanthe visited Former President Nelson Mandela at his Houghton home at midday today, 29 January 2011.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane joined hundreds of congregants at a Johannesburg church on Sunday in a special prayer for the speedy recovery of ailing former President Nelson Mandela.