South Africa

Pretoria - Science and technology is a key enabler in government's efforts in expanding employment opportunities in South Africa, says Minister Naledi Pandor.

Thohoyandou - The Department of Labour in Limpopo has urged taxi owners to register their employees with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.

Pretoria - South Africans have been urged to help the country win the bid to host the world largest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), by highlighting their science and technology strengths.

Pretoria - Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has gazetted the much awaited Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) for black rhinoceros, it was announced on Tuesday.

Pretoria - Casper Greeff got a standing ovation from his fellow prisoners after he received a doctorate degree during a graduation ceremony. But, for the 63-year-old it was the reaction of his three daughters that brought him the most joy, writes Irene Naidoo.

Pretoria - South Africa recorded a trade surplus of R2 billion in July, the South African Revenue Services (SARS) said on Tuesday.

Pretoria- The newly introduced carbon tax policy is one of the urgent public policy responses that will assist the country in its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint by 34 percent by 2020 and 42 percent by 2025 experts say.

Pretoria - The Free State and KwaZulu-Natal governments are assessing the damage caused by veld fires over the weekend.

Pretoria - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has urged world leaders to provide the necessary investment, aid and political will to end extreme poverty.

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called on those involved in social grant fraud to surrender to police or face police tracking them down.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana are set to face Mali in the quarter final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) at the Moses Mabhida stadium on Saturday.

Pretoria - At least 50 000 pamphlets with tips on writing exams are to be distributed to Grade 12 learners in the Free State to help them prepare for their finals.

Pretoria - South Africa will recognise its young talent at the President's Award for Youth Empowerment ceremony in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Pretoria - South Africa plans to eliminate the spread of malaria within its borders by the year 2018, President Jacob Zuma said.

Pretoria - A review commission is being set up by the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) to investigate problems faced by the local creative industry.