South Africa

Pretoria - The Auditor-General has given Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane's office a clean audit for

Pretoria - A total of 92.9% South African households had access to a safe water supply in 2010, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said.

Pretoria - A total of 92.9% South African households had access to a safe water supply in 2010, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said.

"This rate was 0.4 of a percentage point higher than the corresponding annual rate of 5.3% in August 2011. On average, prices increased by 0.4% between August 2011 and September 2011," said Stats SA on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has called on the private sector to assist government i

Pretoria - The Department of Energy says it has received 53 bids to provide renewable energy and intends to announce preferred bidders during the COP17 conference to be held in Durban later this month.

Durban - Government is expecting a leadership with new vision when the South African Local Government Association (Salga) elects its national executive committee this week.

Pretoria - Tight security will be put in place during this year's Grade 12 exams in a bid to reduce th

Durban - A South African project that initially attempted to tackle poverty has shown potential to mitigate the effects of climate change and is expanding beyond the country's borders.

Durban - A stern warning has been given to municipal officials at the South African Local Government Association (Salga) conference on Tuesday.

Pretoria - A tax to fund government's National Health Insurance (NHI) will not be introduced in the sh

Pretoria - The opening of a paediatric eye care centre in KwaZulu-Natal is set to restore hope for millions of children in the province with eyesight problems.

Durban - An estimated 15 000 tons of CO2 is expected to be produced during COP17 but Durban has a plan to offset the carbon footprint.

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa on Tuesday approved a policy, aimed at ensuring police manage public protests better.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has informed National Police Commissioner Bheki Cele that he intends t