South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma is expected to open a gathering of youths from more than 180 countries who will discuss climate change on Sunday.

Pretoria - About 20 unemployed youth have been contracted by the North West Department of Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison to be part of a learnership programme on Road Traffic Law Enforcement (NQL 4) to help address the shortage of traffic officers.

Durban - South Africa must adopt pragmatic and ambitious goals for the green economy which is part of government's New Growth Path strategy, says Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has acknowledged the important role Adams College has played in the history of the country and called for it to be reaffirmed as a centre of excellence.

Pretoria - The courts should show little mercy to those found guilty of killing or abusing children, says Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana.

Durban - A relaxed Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe earlier today completed a 3km walk along Durban's beachfront to raise awareness about the rising sea levels.

Mahikeng - Young people in the North West who are interested in working in the hospitality and tourism industry are being given a chance to gain experience overseas.

Pretoria - The Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities has condemned in the strongest possible terms the rape of a five-year old child from Limpopo.

Durban - South Africans need to work with government to help curb the effects of climate change, says Shaka Dzebu, who is leading by example.

Cape Town - The Department of Social Development wants to forge a new partnership and understanding with non-profit organisations (NPOs), Social Development Director General Vusi Madonsela said today.

Pretoria - The Department of Labour has conducted inspections in 200 000 workplaces countrywide in the past year and ensured 80 percent compliance with various aspects of labour legislation, Parliament heard on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has applauded the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for the role it is playing in the Congolese election.

Pretoria - The North West provincial government is considering asking the South African National Defence Force to assist in overcoming the scourge of rhino poaching, Premier Thandi Modise says.

Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Richard Baloyi says he will work closely with the Western Cape province to investigate allegations raised by Swellendam residents during a community meeting at the weekend.

Pretoria - Telkom's outgoing Group CEO Nombulelo Moholi says the company is intensifying its focus on its short term priorities to ensure management stability and to see to it that the company achieves its business priorities.