South Africa

Pretoria – The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) has agreed to allow government to mediate talks between the union and mining companies.

Pretoria - Government says it has moved quickly to address the water shortage in Madibeng and has urgently implemented the interventions announced by the Water Affairs Minister and North West Premier last week.

Pretoria - Police on Thursday seized a rocket head and arrested two men in a raid in downtown Johannesburg.

Pretoria - The first day of the 100 000-strong strike by members of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) went off without major incidents of violence, Police said.

Pretoria – North West Premier Thandi Modise says she will meet the funeral costs of the 58-year-old mother who allegedly collapsed and died during a water interruption in Borelelo Township, near Swartruggens.

Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education is calling on members of the public to submit comments on the Proposed Amended Policy for Determining School Calendars.

Pretoria – The number of young people in South Africa over the age of 15 with no schooling has been reduced from 4.7 million in 2001 to 2.7 million in 2011, says Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.

Pretoria - Government remains committed and continues to explore options that might result in the early and safe release of South African teacher Pierre Korkie, who is being held hostage in Yemen.

Pretoria – In a bid to curb water wastage, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has launched a programme to repair water leaks in several properties.

Pretoria - South Africa’s infrastructure development programme will expand the black industrial class, with the Strategic Integrated Project II (SIP2), presenting an opportunity for black business to grow.

Pretoria – Toya Delazy, Anele Mdoda, HHP and Khuli Chana are among some of the familiar faces that South Africans will see on television commercials in the run-up to the General Elections.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has welcomed the court order by the South Gauteng High Court, directing Mintails SA (Pty) Ltd and Mogale Gold Ltd to cease mining operations, pending compliance with the directive issued last week.

Pretoria – North West Premier Thandi Modise has established an Executive Council (Exco) task team to oversee the implementation of a task team report, which uncovered maladministration in the Madibeng Local Municipality.

Pretoria - Human Settlements Minister Connie September has condemned the alleged discriminatory practice by a Bloemfontein landlord, who placed a newspaper advertisement targeting “non-affirmative action” female students.

Pretoria – Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor says she has instructed her officials to work harder to root out corruption in the department.