South Africa

Pretoria - As from January 2010 the Gauteng Education Department will start providing all teachers in Grade 1 to 3 with standard lesson plans for literacy and numeracy.

Pretoria - Gauteng police have arrested the alleged mastermind behind the notorious gang which has been targeting a Johannesburg community and robbing residents of their luxury watches and vehicles.

Pretoria - The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has joined other organs of state in declaring a war on corruption, fraud and unethical behaviour within its ranks, by launching its own anti-corruption hotline

Pretoria - The nations of the world must work together to close all avenues for global syndicates, President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed South African Ambassador to the United States Welile Nhlapo and former Member of Parliament Mac Maharaj as National Security Special Adviser and Special Envoy respectively.

Pretoria - The North West provincial government has set a target to reduce sexual crimes in the province by at least 7 percent.

Pretoria - The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers has recommended an 8 percent salary increase for political public office bearers.

Hazyview - The Mpumalanga Provincial Government has on Thursday launched a campaign to ensure disadvantaged disabled people in the province receive RDP homes that meet their special needs.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has welcomed the arrest of five suspects, believed to be part of a syndicate selling fake learner and driving licences in and around Bloemfontein.

Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has urged developed nations to invest in rebuilding African universities.

Cape Town - Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Nzimande has signed an agreement of cooperation with visiting Syrian Minister of Higher Education Dr Ghias Barakat.

Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is finalising an Iintellectual property (IP) policy to preserve and defend the intellectual property of South Africa’s citizens.

Johannesburg - Following days of uncertainty and speculation, power utility Eskom has confirmed the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jacob Maroga.

Pretoria - The world is waiting in anticipation to see who will be the last teams to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup as the qualifier action wraps up over the next week.

Johannesburg - The jersey which Bafana Bafana will wear during the 2010 FIFA World Cup has been unveiled.