South Africa

Pretoria - The Presidency has no record of the resignation of former SABC Board member Pippa Green.

Johannesburg - South Africa's efforts in dealing with the economic crisis will not be affected by the transition in government after the General Elections in April, says President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Pretoria - The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has urged healthcare practitioners not to enter into any agreements that may result in the quality of clinical care being compromised.

Cape Town - The City of Cape Town plans to set up split-bins in strategic public areas to recover recyclable materials during the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.

Parliament - The Speaker of Parliament's National Assembly, Gwendoline Mahlangu-Nkabinde, has paid tribute to the late Helen Suzman saying she was a pioneer of the South African Parliament.

Pretoria - South Africa's first ever term as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) drew to a close on 31 December 2008, with some important milestones having been reached.

South Africa has the capability to lead in the fight against piracy off the African continent, says Commander of the United States Naval Forces Mark Fitzgerald, writes Edwin Tshivhidzo.

Pretoria - The South African Government has condemned the escalation of Israeli military violence in Gaza, saying it is unacceptable and must stop immediately.

Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe has congratulated John Atta Mills on his election as Ghana's president and described his election as hope for millions of Ghanaians, the continent and the West African region.

Pretoria - In the latest incident of price collusion among South African companies, Foodcorp (Pty) Ltd have reached an agreement with the Competition Commission to pay a penalty of R45.4 million.

Pretoria - Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has instituted an investigation into allegations about impropriety involving South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Oupa Magashula.

Nelspruit - Mpumalanga Local Government and Housing MEC, Candith Mashego- Dlamini has sent condolences on behalf of the provincial government to the family of the late Cllr Jimmy Mohlala.

Nelspruit - Former Vice President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Reuben Mahlalela, who worked for the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC), will be buried in his home village on Saturday.

Pretoria - Government, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are to conduct 2010 FIFA World Cup safety and security training exercise ahead of the two international soccer events.

Pretoria - Authorities have recorded a significant decrease in the number of road deaths during the festive season, despite greater traffic volumes.