South Africa

Midrand - Political parties that are registered to contest the May 7 general election today signed a pledge to promote tolerance ahead of the polls.

Mbombela - Operations in the Kruger National Park are back to normal following floods which caused havoc in the park for the first two weeks of March.

Pretoria - Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister Lulu Xingwana has described the appointment of the first ever woman Deputy Auditor-General (AG) as a critical turning point in the country’s history.

Pretoria - The launch of a R150 million new high–voltage cable manufacturing facility is a boost to the manufacturing sector, says Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies.

Bela Bela - Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi has urged members of the public to stop any illegal connections and share water equally.

Johannesburg – The SA under-19 cricket team has been awarded a R200 000 cheque for winning the ICC Junior World Cup final in Dubai earlier this month.

Pretoria - The South African government says it has evidence that Rwandan diplomats were involved in cases of murder and attempted murder on South African territory.

Krugersdorp - Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Jeff Radebe on Tuesday opened the newly revamped Kagiso Magistrates Court, ensuring the residents of Kagiso in Krugersdorp will from now on have basic justice services at their doorstep.

Pretoria – South Africans and visitors to the country will get an opportunity to explore South Africa using a Madiba-inspired tourist attraction map, which was launched by Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk today.

Pretoria – The KwaDube Rural Housing Project in KwaZulu-Natal is the beginning of the promised better life for the people of KwaDube and the Greater uMhlathuze Municipality, says Human Settlements and Public Works MEC Ravigasen Pillay.

Johannesburg – Officials from South Africa and Saudi Arabia have met to discuss further avenues of business that have not yet been fully explored between the two countries.

Pretoria - The damage caused by the heavy rains on the Gauteng provincial road network is estimated to be over R50 million.

Mbombela - The Mpumalanga Department of Health has assured the public that all precautions have been taken to prevent fatalities in the upcoming traditional circumcision season.

Pretoria - The number of deaths in South Africa between 2010 and 2011 has decreased by 7.7%, according to a report released by Statistician-General Pali Lehohla.

Pretoria – The North West Provincial Executive Council (Exco) has thanked parents for embracing the roll out of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine campaign, which will protect many girls from cervical cancer.