South Africa

Pretoria - Gender-based violence, poverty and joblessness are the three biggest challenges facing women, says Gauteng Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has sent condolences to the family and friends of the former Gauteng Police Commissioner Perumal Naidoo, who passed away last night after a long fight with cancer.

Pretoria - Various partners have recommitted to support the police in the fight against crime.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has amended the Presidential Minute appointing the members of the Arms Procurement Commission, allowing it to continue as a two-person commission, led by Justice Willie Seriti as its chairperson and Justice Thekiso Musi as a member, in the interim period.

Johannesburg - The Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the police have signed a pact to develop a range of crime prevention programmes that will improve safety at schools.

Pretoria - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says it is checking to see if any South Africans have been affected by the fire that engulfed the international arrivals section and paralyzed daily operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Pretoria - The South African business sector says it fully supports the National Development Plan (NDP), a policy blueprint for eliminating poverty and reducing inequality in South Africa by 2030.

Pretoria – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says her department will pilot African languages in 10 schools per district next year.

Johannesburg – Municipal mayors have been challenged to create effective partnerships with women and youth in their planning programmes, especially when it comes to the water and environmental sectors.

Pretoria - South Africa attaches considerable importance to its relationship with Vietnam as a staunch friend and ally, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Pretoria - With the country commemorating Women's Month, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has expressed satisfaction at the courts’ determination in ensuring justice for all women and children.

Elukwatini – Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor on Tuesday sent a stern warning to corrupt officials in her department, saying they will not be tolerated.

Pretoria - With the growing need for fresh news from the continent, African press officers of the diplomatic community have agreed that more avenues should be explored to disseminate developmental news stories to the world, while allowing dialogue and engagement to take place.

Pretoria – Government has announced that 22 sexual offences courts are to be reintroduced by the end of the current 2013/14 financial year, with specially trained officials and equipment to reduce the chance of secondary trauma for victims.

Pretoria – The newly-launched Transnet Enterprise Development Hub will expand business opportunities for smaller enterprises and new business entrants.