South Africa

Pretoria - The total number of rhino poached in South Africa since January 2013 has increased to 746, the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs says.

Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs has received more than 100 applications from non-governmental organisations, non-profit organisations and individuals seeking registrations of their awareness-raising projects and fundraising initiatives in the fight against rhino poaching.

Pretoria - The newly appointed head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Mxolisi Nxasana, says while he will have his work cut out for him, he will prosecute all cases without fear, favour or prejudice.

Mbombela - The Mpumalanga government and Eskom are confident that the construction deadlines of the Kusile power station near Kendal will be met, and that commercial production will begin next year.

Pretoria - The Department of Labour has received an unqualified audit opinion for the third year in a row, the office of the Auditor-General told Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Labour.

Midrand - Business should partner with government in devising an intervention anchored on the pillars of the Youth Employment Accord, says Transport Minister Dipuo Peters.

Tripoli - Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was freed on Thursday morning, a few hours after being seized by armed men.

White River - The Small Business Summit has concluded in Mpumalanga, with small business raising their concerns with regards to growing their operations.

Cape Town – South Africa will continue to take forward former President Nelson Mandela’s dream of seeing young people changing their lives around and becoming good citizens, President Jacob Zuma said today.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will next week host French President François Hollande, who will be in the country for a two-day state visit.

Pretoria – Anna Maluleke, 67, from Brits used to cook for herself and look after her grandchildren without any problems, but when she lost her vision in May, her life took a turn for the worst.

Pretoria – The Department of Home Affairs has partnered with AGRI-SA to make the registration of births on farms easier for parents, farm owners and Home Affairs officials.

Pretoria - Leaders of cooperatives’ organisations from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) will gather for their third meeting in Cape Town, later this month.

Pretoria – Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu says government is concerned about the current strikes in the mining industry.

Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the publication of the Draft Amendment Bill of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 2013, in the Government Gazette, for public comment.