South Africa

Cape Town - Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has called on communities across the country to step up and take the lead in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse.

Johannesburg - Some suppliers to the Gauteng Health and Social Development Department have breathed a sigh of relief after receiving payments for service rendered following delays as the department grappled with financial challenges.

Durban - Durban may have seen landmark deals made at the end of COP17, but the city itself is celebrating its own successes.

Pretoria - Government is doing its best to put an end to the wastage of public resources and corruption, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - The Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) has welcomed Acting President Kgalema Motlanthe's decision to declare December 27 a public holiday.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has concluded his two-day state visit to Mozambique, which saw the signing of several agreements.

Brussels - Russia might be willing to contribute up to 10 billion euros to the euro-zone's bailout fund, a European Union (EU) official said on Wednesday.

Pretoria - The first Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Dr Sizakele Sigxashe, passed away on Wednesday.

Pretoria - A new Municipal Infrastructure Support Agency (MISA), which was announced yesterday, is expected to accelerate service delivery in municipalities.

East London - The upgrading of the Eastern Cape's Kei Rail network to allow trains to travel between Durban and Cape Town is set to begin by 2016.

Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs is to extend operating hours at some of the country's ports of entry to make the holiday season travelling a little easier.

Pretoria - The Producer Price Index (PPI) slowed to 10.1% in November, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Thursday.

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called for provincial police coordination to be prioritised in order to deal with crime more effectively.

Pretoria - More than 670 vehicles were removed from the national roads as part of the festive season holiday traffic law enforcement operations.

Pretoria - COP17 President and International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has hailed the historic Durban climate change talks, saying the agreement reached there has restored confidence in multilateral institutions and multiple-party engagements.