South Africa

Pretoria - The Department of Public Works has set the record straight regarding expenditure on the renovation of ministerial houses.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana players believe they still have what it takes to proceed to the second round of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise will today lead a delegation of the provincial government that is scheduled to meet with ministers from the Ivory Coast.

Pretoria - The Department of Human Settlements has issued a warning to the public about a scam that informs individuals that they have won millions of rands in an international competition.

Pretoria - The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) has honoured President Jacob Zuma with the Silver Plate of the 29th edition of the Afcon tournament.

Pretoria - The Department of Social Development has taken a school for children with disabilities under its wing to ensure learners receive the best education government can offer.

Pretoria - The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) has warned that more flooding is expected in the Pontdrift area of Limpopo.

Nigel - South Africa's rural areas will benefit from equipment purchased for the 2010 FIFA World Cup as police roll out their strategy to make these areas safer.

Johannesburg - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is hoping to attract 1.5 million potential new voters on its voters' roll for the forthcoming municipal elections.

Johannesburg - Young, spunky and fresh are hardly words one would associate with the serious business of elections, but the IEC is confidently venturing into new ground and tapping into the millions of young South Africans who have yet to register to vote.

Pretoria - As grade 12 learners countdown to the final examinations, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will at the weekend attend a prayer service for learners in Bloemfontein.

Pretoria - Government has agreed to the request by labour for an extension in the period of consultation on the wage settlement offer.

Pretoria - North West organisations and individuals, who have made a difference in child and family care, HIV and AIDS, community based care and youth development will be awarded on Friday.

Mbombela - The number of no-fee schools in Mpumalanga has been raised from 952 last year to 1 416 this year in a bid to support parents who lost their jobs during the global recession.

Pretoria - Government is concerned about the shortage of skilled civil engineers and those in related fields to deal with the country's poor road infrastructure.