South Africa

Pretoria - Contrary to media reports, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says there is no intention to shut down Equality Courts.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma announced the appointment of 17 judges to various courts across the country on Wednesday.

Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will today decide on the objections made against nominated candidates of political parties that will contest the 2009 General Elections.

Pretoria - North West MEC for Public Safety Howard Yawa has cautioned against the "inclusion" of criminals in Community Policing Forums (CPFs).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma is due to have his first meeting of the year with premiers and the South African Local Government Association (Salga) later this month.

Pretoria - The African Union High Level Panel on Darfur (AUPD) has dismissed media reports claiming former President Thabo Mbeki has called on the three Sudanese personalities, including President Omer Hassan Al-Bashir to present themselves before the International Criminal Court to stand trial.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has committed to ensuring that the Western Cape taxi dispute is resolved as soon as possible.

Pretoria - According to United States President Barack Obama, Africa is not separate from the world affairs.

Pretoria - The Department of Defence will be in the Maluti and Matatiele villages on Monday recruiting youngsters to serve in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).

Pretoria - Though strides have been made in empowering women, many are still marginalised, said President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - United States (US) President Barack Obama says his government has committed $63 billion to fight public health challenges in Africa, including polio and tropical diseases.

Johannesburg - No formal charges have been laid yet against the temporary mine workers who held hostage their supervisors for several hours at the Crocodile Mine, near Brits.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has arrived in South Africa after wrapping up his visit to Italy for the G8 summit.

Pretoria - Engineering bosses are to meet with the union representing striking construction workers on Tuesday to discuss whether their members have accepted the revised wage offer tabled last week.

Pretoria - Foreign Affairs ministers of member states of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) will today meet in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to prepare for the 15th Summit of Heads of State and Government set for Wednesday and Thursday.