South Africa

Mbombela - Ordinary citizens in Mpumalanga had an opportunity to learn about climate change when an MEC spoke to commuters at the Mbombela bus terminal on Friday.

Pretoria - With just days to go before the start of COP17, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the country is ready to deliver a safe climate change conference.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has warned that more arrests are imminent across the country to combat fraud and corruption among law enforcement officers.

Attridgeville - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has called for the opening of courts during the weekends and after hours so that women can access court interdicts against their abusive partners.

Attridgeville - Giving up hope and fear is not an option.

Pretoria - The total number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of this year now stands at 251, with the number of arrests at 170.

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.