South Africa

Mexican City - Finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of 20 (G20) nations expect modest growth this year as downside risks continue to threaten the global economy.

Daleside - There were only smiles on Monday morning when learners at Japie Greyling Primary School returned from the mid-year holiday to a newly renovated school.

Pretoria - A major shake-up is expected at the Gauteng Department of Health, with the MEC for Health Ntombi Mekgwe vowing to change the way the department does business.

Pretoria - The City of Tshwane is hoping to finalise the process of renaming 27 streets by the end of June 2012.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says there is a need to improve infrastructure at border posts to facilitate the smoother transit of people and goods, which would reduce delays and congestion at key border posts.

Pretoria - A massive overhaul of South Africa's public transport system is set to be in the works in the next decade as expenditure on infrastructure is expected to double over the same period in line with the country's New Growth Path.

Pretoria - The City of Tshwane is set to embark on a long term strategy, dubbed Tshwane 2055, which aimed at revitalising the city centre and attracting investment.

Pretoria - The establishment of the Heritage Advisory Council will help the City of Tshwane to identify, preserve, protect and promote cultural heritage, Tshwane executive mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa said on Tuesday.

East London - The icy weather conditions that left two people dead in the Eastern Cape are expected to ease up during the course of the week.

Durban - Bafana Bafana captain Steven Pienaar wants to win back the hearts of South Africans and says the first step is to beat Senegal in the upcoming international friendly.

Pretoria - City of Tshwane Mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa unveiled the city's new logo design during the State of the City Address on Tuesday.

Pretoria - The Nuclear Security Summit, aimed at enhancing global efforts in fighting nuclear terrorism, ended on Tuesday with leaders endorsing the Seoul Communiqué.

Pretoria - Transnet Freight Rail is set to embark on a campaign to warn motorists and pedestrians about the dangers of not observing safety precautions when approaching or crossing railway lines.

Pretoria - The 15-member West African bloc, Ecowas, has suspended the membership of Mali to press the junta to return to the constitutional order.

Pretoria - The British High Commission has launched a Prosperity Fund that will see it invest 1 million pounds (about R12 million) in South African projects linked to prosperity, trade and low carbon growth.