South Africa

Cape Town - Climate change and energy will be among the top issues on the agenda of a two-day Urban Environmental Management Programme (UEMP) Conference.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has declared the Presidential Hotline, which has received an overwhelming response from South Africans, a success.

Pretoria - It's business as usual at all hospitals following an agreement reached between the Department of Health and the South African Medical Association (SAMA) to end the illegal strike by doctors with immediate effect.

Johannesburg - With just 45 days to go until the start of the FIFA Confederations Cup - the roll-out of the first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System will be on time for the tournament.

Nelspruit - The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs is to investigate the quality of water in the Emalahleni Local Municipality.

Programme Director;
Honourable Ministers,
Speaker of the National Assembly,
Chairperson of the NCOP,
Leaders of political parties,
Heads of Chapter 9 Institutions,
Directors-General and senior officials,
Esteemed Guests;
Members of the media,

Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the success by National Treasury to raise $1.5 billion in the international markets through the sale of bonds.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says government is working to address the challenges posed by the high volume of calls to the Presidential Hotline.

Brakpan – Community members in Tsakane will no longer have to travel 17km to get access to basic justice, as services such as family law and violent crimes will be dealt with at their door step -- thanks to the new magistrate’s court.

Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma met with his new cabinet for their first ordinary meeting in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Johannesburg - Johannesburg Executive Mayor Amos Masondo tabled the city's R26 billion budget on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Johannesburg's Metro Bus company and striking bus drivers have been locked in negotiations since this morning to resolve the current salary dispute.

Johannesburg - The change in the name of the Department of Foreign Affairs to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation will help clarify the mandate of the department and streamline coordination.

Pretoria - Cabinet has urged the South African public not to panic over the Swine flu currently identified in some parts of the world.

Pretoria - Former secretary to UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Alastair Campbell, has shared some of his trade secrets with South African communicators.