Pretoria - In its quest to deepen democracy, the Open Society of South Africa (OSF-SA) launched a guide for journalists to write in-depth, accurate and balanced stories on the day of Local Government Elections - 18 May.
Young awaiting-trail offenders are being taught how to manage their anger, be disciplined and live among their community as a normal member of society at secure care centres, writes Kagiso Metswamere.
Mbombela - The burning of libraries is proof that communities need to be educated about the importance of these buildings, said Mpumalanga's culture, sport and recreation MEC Sibongile Manana.
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.
Parliament - The Minister of Provincial and Local Government Sicelo Shiceka says the corruption which has manifested itself in officials receiving kick-backs during tender processes, must be "sniffed out".
Harare - The driver of the truck which was involved in an accident with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's car, killing his wife, has appeared before the Chivhu Magistrate Court.
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.
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.
Washington - As many as 10 people, including the alleged gunman, were killed in a shooting spree in the south-eastern United States state of Alabama on Tuesday.
Pretoria - Gauteng police have said they will track down the gunmen who shot and killed a member of the Gauteng Traffic Police Anti-hijacking Unit on Wednesday night.
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.
Johannesburg – Gauteng Education MEC Barbara Creecy has unveiled a High School Turnaround Strategy which will empower over 5 000 matriculants annually with the appropriate skills and workplace experience.
Pretoria - The Department of Land Affairs and Agriculture has reallocated a farm north of Pretoria to a new land reform beneficiary who will use the land in a sustainable way.
Johannesburg - The order of how the 26 political parties contesting the national elections will appear on the election ballot papers was decided at a draw in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Cape Town – Student bodies at universities will soon get to comment on and make recommendations about norms and standards for student accommodation.
