South Africa

Pretoria - The South African economy's Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted to 1.3% in the second quarter of 2011, the slowest rate in almost a year.

Pretoria - Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant on Tuesday said she hoped 2011 will see improved labour relations in workplaces throughout the country.

Pretoria - Cosmo City Secondary in Gauteng has been placed under administration by the provincial Education Department following disruptions at the school last week.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished Muslims well over Ramadan, as today marks the start of the holy month in Islamic faith.

Pretoria - The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) fever has gripped South Africa, with Sports and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula wishing Bafana Bafana victory over Egypt on Sunday.

Mbabane - KwaZulu-Natal has partnered with Swaziland and Mozambique to revitalise a route aimed at boo

Mbombela - Mozambican and Swazi citizens who illegally receive social grants in South Africa are causi

Johannesburg - While rabies is a deadly disease, it is preventable and people should not be dying of i

Pretoria -The effects of the economic downturn could still be felt in 2010, with 395 000 fewer employe

Pretoria - The Department of Sport and Recreation is planning to unveil a programme, known as School Sport, to ensure active participation of various sporting codes in all schools across the country.

Pretoria - The 2011 Matric exams got underway today with learners across the country siting for their practical papers.

Pretoria - Africa's liberation heritage must be passed on so that children know where they come from, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - About 20 000 motorists have been arrested across South Africa over the past 11 months after they were caught driving under the influence of alcohol.

Pretoria - Accountability and transparency should be part of all institutions in South Africa, says Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.

Pretoria - The first day of the 2011 National Senior Certificate exams has gone without any major problems, says the Department of Basic Education.