South Africa

Pretoria – The South African Revenue Service says there has been an increase in the number of email scams in which the company’s name and logo is being used.

Pretoria – The Department of Basic Education has given the Democratic Alliance until close of business on Friday to retract, apologise to the nation and withdraw the statement made that schools in Limpopo had not received textbooks.

Pretoria – ​Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on Monday added its voice to the national call for South Africans to get involved and take a firm stand against rape and all forms of violence against women and children.

Pretoria - The South African Football Association (SAFA) refuses to say what steps it is taking to resolve trademark issues surrounding the name Bafana Bafana

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will this weekend lead a South African delegation to the 15th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, which is expected to address Africa's poor maternal care record.

Pretoria - With 94 days before Grade 12 learners sit for the National Senior Certificate examinations, teaching at 19 schools in the Tlakgameng village in the North West has not yet resumed

Pretoria - Correctional Services Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says addressing overcrowding in correctional centres throughout the country is a priority for the department.

Pretoria - Government has put in place plans to prevent and deal with cases of abuse of children that may arise during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Union Buildings, Pretoria

Mafikeng - North West MEC for Agriculture, Conservation, Environment and Rural Development, Boitumelo Tshwene, has assured visiting soccer fans that they are not in danger of contracting Rift Valley Fever (RVF).

Cape Town - With 22 days till the kick off of the FIFA World Cup, South Africa was on track to issue free visas to soccer fans and process the thousands of visitors expected in the country next month.

Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma has thrown his weight behind calls for green technologies and industries that will ensure the country responds to the impact of climate change.

Pretoria - In an effort to retain skills within the health system, the Gauteng Health Department has launched the retired nurses forum, which will be responsible for guiding and mentoring young nurses.

Pretoria- Talks between the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) and labour are continuing this morning at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) with a new wage offer on the table.

Johannesburg - Economic Development Minister Ibrahim Patel says moving to cleaner energy sources will hold enormous opportunities for the country's economy.