South Africa

Pretoria - Matriculants in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria could not contain their excitement, others were disappointed when they found out their much anticipated results.

Durban - A KwaZulu-Natal man has been found guilty and sentenced for defrauding the Department of Health.

Johannesburg - Beefing up performance in the public sector and a review of the remuneration policy for public servants are among the issues expected to be discussed at the upcoming Public Service Summit on Thursday.

Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has described his appointment as chancellor of the University of Venda (Univen) as a rare honour and privilege.

Bloemfontein - The Free State matrics have managed to scoop third position in the top performing province in the country with a pass rate of 69.38 percent.

Rustenburg - The Torch of Peace has been handed over to the North West Education Department to mark the beginning of the Safer Schools campaign.

Pretoria - The Peter Mokaba Stadium in Limpopo is ready to be handed over to FIFA, says Premier Cassel Mathale.

Pretoria - The City of Tshwane's cash-flow problems are a thing of the past, says Mayor Gwen Ramokgopa.

Pretoria - Foodstuffs manufacturers from around the world are now compelled to adapt their labelling accordingly in line with the new food labelling regulations.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier, Nomvula Mokonyane has vowed that her administration will closely monitor the Soweto drag racing case until justice prevails.

Pretoria - The upcoming Budget Speech should send a signal to the world that South Africa is a stable and growing economy, while also giving information on how the infrastructure projects will be funded, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) says.

Pretoria - National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel has been appointed as a member of the High-Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has urged Community Development Workers (CDWs) to be the eyes and ears of government.

Bisho – The Eastern Cape Provincial Government exceeded its own target when it created close to 110 000 job opportunities by end of last year through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

Pretoria - Calm has been restored to Mamelodi East following protests that started on Monday, says Gauteng police.