South Africa

Johannesburg – Siyabonga Maphumulo’s dream of being able to move around independently and freely in his Soweto home has finally come true.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Provincial Government has organised a series of summits as part of the provincial Transport Month campaign.

Pretoria – Residents of Gauteng can expect a fully integrated and developed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in the next few years, says Roads and Transport MEC Ismail Vadi.

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has slashed international travel by officials as a cost-cutting measure.

Pretoria – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says a radical approach to rebuilding and preserving the family structure is needed to address the social challenges the country faces.

Keiskamahoek – Hundreds of people, young and old, in Keiskamahoek in the Eastern Cape are looking forward to a better life with the launch of the third phase of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

Pretoria – The City of eThekwini has unveiled its Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) Network at the Green Hub in Durban.

Pretoria – Over 9 000 flags have been given to schools across the country to encourage pride in the national identity among school children.

Pretoria - The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (Sanral) has received a top employer award for its outstanding ability to attract and keep staff happy.

Pretoria - In an effort to ease a political crisis that resulted in an attempted coup in August, Lesotho will hold its General Elections in February 2015 and parliament will be reopened in a fortnight.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says while a lot of progress has been made in improving the standard of education in the country, more needs to be done to take education to the next level.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Dipuo Peters says infrastructure development is the catalyst for job creation, economic development and ultimately improving the quality of life.

Pretoria – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has launched the Charter for African Renaissance and the consultation on the African Union Agenda 2063.

Pretoria - A lot still needs to be done to strengthen rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders into communities.

Pretoria – About 181 000 full time jobs have been created through the Working-for-Water Programme, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.