South Africa

Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe has declared 22 April 2008 a public holiday to allow South Africans to exercise their democratic right to vote

Johannesburg - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor on Monday announced the board members of the newly established Technology Innovation Agency (TIA).

Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has received 338 objections against candidates' lists submitted by political party's that will be contesting the 2009 General Elections.

Pretoria - Deputy Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says there is a need for financial literacy in the country as our savings performance is disappointing.

Pretoria - As the Easter holiday season approaches, Transport Minister Ben Martins has called on all road users to exercise extra caution and obey all rules of the road.

Johannesburg - A Litter Free Campaign is underway at the Jukskei River in Alexandra, as part of the city's ongoing efforts to clean and protect its environment.

Pretoria - Greater care must be taken to decrease the risk of corrupt practices in the awarding 2010 FIFA World Cup tenders, says the Public Service Commission (PSC).

Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs will today deploy mobile units to issue ID’s to residents of the Khayamandi Informal settlement who lost their documents following a fire.

Pretoria - Deputy President Baleka Mbete has expressed concern at the slow ticket sales for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and has urged South Africans and Africans to start buying more tickets.

Pretoria - Government has over the years intensified its poverty reduction efforts with the number of people living below the poverty line declining from 53 percent in 1996 to 41percent in 2007.

Cape Town - Government is paying special attention to improving security measures within the rail environment, says Transport Minister, Sibusiso Ndebele on Tuesday.

Pretoria - The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sue van der Merwe will lead a delegation to participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development TICAD IV follow up meeting ion Gaborone this weekend.

North West - The North West Department of Health and Social Development will this financial year upgrade intervention sites, which are used to help prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS among truck drivers and sex workers.

North West - The North West Department of Health and Social Development is to establish a victim empowerment centre in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district.

North West - The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the North West is well prepared to handle emergency situations which may arise during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.