South Africa

Pretoria - Childline South Africa has hailed a decision to name and shame teachers convicted of sexual offences.

Vryheid - Police and law enforcement agencies will go out of their way to prevent human trafficking, particularly against women and children, during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says President Jacob Zuma.

Durban - Local celebs agree they have an important role to play in spreading messages on HIV and AIDS prevention.

Johannesburg - In preparation for the much anticipated launch of Rea Vaya, South Africa's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, at the end of August, the City of Joburg will start closing off some traffic lanes.

London - Leaders from the Group of 20 (G-20) have agreed to fight protectionism at their first plenary session on Thursday morning.

KwaZulu-Natal - MECs responsible for environment portfolios in the provinces have called for an integrated anti-poaching strategy to halt the growing number of rhinos being killed by poachers.

Boksburg - The Department of Health will next month formally launch its strategic plan for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said on Monday.

Durban - Proceedings at the Southern African AIDS Conference were disrupted for more than an hour on Thursday.

Polokwane - The Limpopo government and its people are still reeling in shock after the sudden death of the province's MEC for Public Works, Pandelani Ramagoma, 52.

Durban - South Africans must get involved in the national plan on HIV and AIDS by talking openly about the disease and getting tested regularly.

Johannesburg - The new South African passport, which has more security features, will come into effect from next week.

Johannesburg - The special "event visa" which will help process soccer fans faster at the country's airports, is to be launched on 27 April, on national Freedom Day.

The Presidency has noted the ruling in the North Gauteng High Court today in the application by former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Vusi Pikoli interdicting President Jacob Zuma from making a permanent appointment of a new NDPP.

Pretoria - Business leaders attending President Jacob Zuma's business summit on job creation were optimistic on Friday that the meeting may provide some kind of indication on how government planned to work with the private sector to meet its job creation targets.

Pretoria - Despite energy saving campaigns such as Earth Hour, South Africa is still battling to create a healthy electricity reserve margin.