South Africa

Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise has commended the provincial Rhino Priority Committee for its role in the fight against rhino poaching.

Pretoria - South Africa has recorded a R6.7 billion trade deficit in October, the South African Revenue Services (SARS) said on Monday.

Sexual harassment in the workplace has long been regarded as taboo, but it continues to plague countless organisations, writes Neo Semono.

Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the implementation of the three-year Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) which will help alter the structure of the economy to support decent work and sustainable livelihoods

Pretoria – Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane says the province will create more opportunities for the youth to gain workplace experience.

Pretoria - A report released by the Public Service Commission on Thursday has found that government departments are taking too long to conclude investigations into officials placed on precautionary suspension, leading to millions of Rands being paid to absent officials.

Pretoria - Gauteng Health and Social Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu has encouraged the youth to get tested for HIV and AID.

Pretoria - The FIFA World Cup Ticketing Sub-Committee will open a call centre on Monday to assist soccer fans who want buy tickets for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Pretoria - The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Heritage Task Team wants the municipality to renovate and preserve dilapidating historical buildings in Port Elizabeth

Durban - Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Molefi Sefularo, is satisfied with the state of readiness of health and medical facilities in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - Four former presidents are to visit South Africa this week to share experiences and best practices for scaling up HIV and AIDS prevention.

Pretoria - The SABC board has suspended Group Executive for Commercial Enterprises Gab Mampone.

Johannesburg - Blow the Vuvuzela, Fly the Flag, sing the National Anthem! This is a call to all South Africans to mark 100 days to the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.

Santiago - More than thirty hours after an earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale, hit south-central Chile, the death toll reached 708 on Sunday while rescue and relief efforts are underway.

Pretoria - Minister of Home Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has extended her best wishes to South African citizens over the festive season.