South Africa

Krugersdorp - South Africans needed to take up more active role in the fight against crime if the country is to make inroads with its crime combating initiatives.

Polokwane - A Limpopo team of 50 gymnasts jetted off to Europe on Thursday morning to participate in the week-long 14th World Gymnaestrada world sports festival, which kicks off on 10 July.

Pretoria - The joint United Nations-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan has announced he will stand down from his role as mediator in the Syria conflict within weeks.

Pretoria - An investigation into allegations of the "imminent arrest" of Public Protector Thuli Madonsela is underway, says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.

Durban - There was a very light hearted atmosphere on Wednesday when President Jacob Zuma and his wife Thobeka Madiba briefly hosted the royal Manaco couple.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed his special envoy, Mac Maharaj to take over an additional task of being the spokesperson, the Presidency said on Wednesday.

Tzaneen - Smallholder farms are creating jobs for women in poverty stricken communities, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson said on Thursday.

Pretoria - Labour matters are of concern to business, a survey by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) says.

Pretoria - South Africa has hailed the adoption of a provincial constitution in Somalia hoping it will pave the way for stability and prosperity.

Pretoria - South Africa is committed to hosting the Square Kilometer Array (SKA), says Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor.

Pretoria - The Department of Transport will over the next six months embark on an intensive and accelerated programme aimed at addressing all the challenges facing the aviation industry.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe has called on the South African private sector to take advantage of the abundant investment opportunities that exist in various African countries.

Pretoria - Hefty penalties will be the order of the day for retailers overcharging consumers on the price of LP Gas, said the Energy Department.

Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the the draft Judges' Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Amendment Bill, 2011.

Pretoria - The Department of Labour says it has helped contribute towards job creation through intense investment in the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) amounting to billions of rands.