South Africa

Prepared by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)

Durban - Commerce students and academics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal met with KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Ina Cronje, to talk about the 2011/12 provincial budget.

Cairo - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said in a televised speech on Thursday night that he will hand over power to Vice President Omar Suleiman, but will not resign, in response to more than two weeks of mass protests against his 30-year rule.

Durban - South Africans have been charged to think of novel ways to deal with water shortages not only in their own country, but beyond our borders.

Durban - India held their mettle in a nail-biting contest at Sahara Park Newlands to beat South Africa by two wickets in the third one-day international.

Pretoria - Judge Nathan Charles Erasmus has stepped down as chairperson of the South African Board of Sheriffs.

Pretoria - Political parties have cautiously welcomed last night's State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma, saying it touched on key areas and that his plans can go a long way in addressing decades of socio-economic problems.

Durban - There is no place for experienced wicketkeeper Mark Boucher in the South African squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup on the Asian sub-continent starting next month.

Pretoria - While President Jacob Zuma's commitment to the fight against crime in the State of the Nation Address has been welcomed, some analysts believe the President did not give the issue the attention it deserves.

Pretoria - Put on your old tie, squeeze into your old blazer, resurrect your school colours ... This Friday, and every Friday until the matric exams are over.

Cape Town - A Presidential Committee has been given 12 months to conclude a review on the effectiveness of state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

Pretoria - Health stakeholders have commended government's commitment to improve the country's health care system through initiatives announced by President Jacob Zuma during the State of the Nation Address.

Pretoria - Business stands ready to work with government in tackling joblessness.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma's announcement of a R9 billion fund for job creation over a period of three years has received the thumbs-up from the private sector and the general public.

Durban - South African international star Steven Pienaar has completed his reported 3million pounds move from Everton to Tottenham Hotspur, ending weeks of speculation about his future.