South Africa

Pretoria – The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, has welcomed a R232.2 million grant to help combat rhino poaching in southern Africa.

Pretoria - The 3rd Orange African Nations Championship, which was held in South Africa recently, has set a benchmark for future tournaments, says CEO of the Local Organising Committee, Mvuzo Mbebe.

Thohoyandou - Limpopo police have warned residents to steer clear of overflowing rivers after three people drowned recently while trying to fish or cross rivers.

Johannesburg – Not long from now, motorists in Johannesburg – and eventually the rest of the country – will be introduced to a system that will allow them to switch between a hybrid and a petroleum system.

Pretoria – Plans are underway to ensure that inmates in the country’s prison are registered to vote in this year’s elections.

Pretoria - Judgement in the bail hearing of two of the five people accused of planning to kill two detectives investigating Czech fugitive, Radovan Krejcir, is expected to be handed down in the Alexandra Magistrates Court today.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has ordered the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) to probe alleged irregularities in the affairs of the South African Post Office (SAPO).

Pretoria - Each year, 14 million people learn that they have cancer and in South Africa, 1 in 4 people are affected, says Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) CEO, Sue Janse van Rensburg.

Pretoria - The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government is considering establishing an automotive supplier park.

Pretoria - A new research chair, sponsored by the East Rand Water Care Company (ERWAT), will focus on new innovations in water research, as well as upping the skills of researchers, engineers and technical personnel in water treatment and management.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed 10 new members to serve on the Municipal Demarcation Board, the Presidency announced on Tuesday.

Pretoria – As the global community observes World Cancer Day, Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo has commended the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital for the role it plays in improving the lives of children with cancer.

Pretoria - Business Confidence receded in January, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) said on Tuesday.

Pretoria – The state of the country’s economy and the steps that need to be taken to ensure that government creates the necessary jobs and provides opportunities for the people, are among the critical reports to be presented to the Cabinet Lekgotla.

The recent regrettable loss of life in Mothutlung, in Madibeng Municipality in the North West has put firmly on the public agenda the challenges of water delivery in the country. This incident has also brought to the fore as the country. Government conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones as a result of this incident.