South Africa

Pretoria – A forum that will focus on the role of youth and their contribution to building a better society has been launched in the Western Cape.

Pretoria - Honeymoon murder accused Shrien Dewani is expected to arrive in the country on Tuesday morning before making a brief appearance at the Western Cape High Court.

Ottawa - Four hundred and eighty two beneficiaries are now proud home owners, thanks to the new R25-billion Cornubia Integrated Human Settlements Development Project, situated in Ottawa, north of Durban.

Pretoria – The Gauteng Department of Health has made great strides during the 2012/13 financial year, with more than 43 000 assistive devices such as hearing aids and wheelchairs been issued to the vulnerable.

Pretoria – Twenty suspects have been arrested at several villages at Maake area, in Limpopo, following the looting of spaza shops mostly belonging to foreigners.

Pretoria – Correctional officials must be at the forefront of prison reform in the continent, says Correctional Service Minister and MCF Chairperson, Sibusiso Ndebele.

Pretoria - The completion of the Brits District Hospital, which offers quality health services that includes all stages of human development, is another good story to tell, says Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.

Pretoria – The Gauteng Department of Education will take disciplinary action against Dikgabane Primary School after it found the school guilty of negligence following the death of a Grade R pupil in February.

Pretoria – Three more officials have been arrested in the South African Social Security Agency’s ongoing fight against fraud and corruption.

Pretoria – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has commended the country’s education districts, which have shown the most improvement over the past year.

Pretoria - The official opening of the gate named after Gloria Sekwena, who lost her life during a stampede at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in 2012, will help her family heal.

Pretoria – As concern grows over the spread of the Ebola outbreak in Guinea in West Africa, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the country will remain on alert to prevent the virus from entering South Africa.

Pretoria – Residents in Mnquma Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape will get to play their part in helping the country prevent water wastage when the War on Leaks campaign is launched there next week.

Pretoria - Minister Paul Mashatile says the arts and culture sector must be recognised for the significant role it plays as one of the key drivers of economic growth and job creation in the country.

Pretoria - Education plays a defining role in breaking the cycle of poverty, says Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).