South Africa

Pretoria - South Africa's public health system is not collapsing or in crisis despite the challenges faced, says the Department of Health.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana and head coach Joel Santana are under extreme pressure to turn the tide of South African football, by bringing home wins against Norway and Iceland.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and his Cabinet will this week meet to map out government's programme of action for the next five years.

Pretoria - South Africans have been urged to promote children's rights and child protection by wearing a green ribbon during the Child Protection Week.

Johannesburg - A glittering closing ceremony, with an Indian African fusion, drew the curtains on the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday evening.

Pretoria - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is currently in discussions with government over its financial woes, but has not requested a specific amount of money for a bailout.

Pretoria - A large scale "Solar Park" that will encourage an extensive use of solar energy is on the cards for South Africa.

Pretoria - Serious about addressing the challenges of unemployment, the President's Coordinating Council (PCC) held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday to try to map out a collective approach to the problem.

Colombo - The Sri Lankan government has told the United Nations that it will reintegrate former child soldiers into society as productive citizens.

Nelspruit - Mpumalanga Health and Social Development MEC, Dikeledi Mahlangu has urged managers and employees in her department to respond promptly to service delivery expectations.

Pretoria - The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has warned people staying in low-lying areas to continue taking the necessary precautions and monitoring the weather pattern for the duration of the summer rainfall season.

Pretoria - Cellphone operator MTN and Indian telecommunications operator Bharti Airtel Limited have begun discussions over a possible merger.

Pretoria - Motorists and residents in Pretoria East will be pleased that construction on the Garsfontein Road Interchange has been completed giving them direct access to the N1 highway.

Pretoria - Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is to meet with the Western Cape MEC for Community Safety Albert Fritz following recent media reports on the impending release of 65 gang leaders on parole.

Midrand – President Jacob Zuma has pledged government’s commitment to restore pride in the profession that is universally acknowledged as the mother of all professions.