South Africa

Moscow - The relationship between the media and the state has come under the spotlight at the World Media Summit, currently underway in Russia.

Pretoria - A task team that was appointed by the Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa to investigate the allegations made in a letter written by Lieutenant General Richard Mdluli, has completed its work and provided a report to the minister.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on business and labour to work together to ensure "shop floor peace" and stability in the country.

Pretoria - The South African Government has noted the announcement of a coalition by a number of political parties which took part in the Lesotho National Assembly elections held in May.

Pretoria - The nominees of the annual SA Sports Awards were announced in Johannesburg on Thursday night with a host of the country's heroes set to be acknowledged.

Johannesburg - Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has described the findings of the Liquid Fuels Charter Audit as disappointing.

Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Collins Chabane, says government has demonstrated its ability to respond to the needs and concerns of the nation by paying increased attention to its monitoring function.

Pretoria - State owned enterprise South African Airways (SAA) is exploring the implementation of a voluntary carbon offset project that can support the development of forestry in the Southern African region

Pretoria - There is an urgent need for Africa to develop industrial policies which will underpin the diversification of production structures, raise competitiveness levels and expand the continent's export basket, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Pretoria - The 8th Session of Annual Consultations between South Africa and Spain has been successfully concluded in Madrid, says the Department of International Relations and Cooperation

Richards Bay - President Jacob Zuma on Thursday called on the private sector and society to join hands with government in addressing the challenge of youth unemployment in the country.

Midrand - Although South Africa faces a number of challenges, it is still seen by the world as the gateway to the African continent and is looked upon for the direction in which emerging economies are moving, says secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Jean-Guy Carrier.

Johannesburg - The Social Cohesion Summit has been declared a success by Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile.

Pretoria - National Treasury on Thursday released the 2012 Taxation Laws Amendment Bills that give effect to most of the Budget Review tax proposals for public comment.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has used the occasion of World Teachers' Day to appeal to educators to revive the spirit of dedication and passion that has for so many years defined the career fondly known as the mother of all professions.