South Africa

Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has expressed support for a proposal by civil society to establish a National Council on Poverty.

QwaQwa Campus, Free Sate University

Pretoria - United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay says despite the efforts being made in addressing discrimination, racism and violation of human rights, the three scourges remain a serious challenge for the global community.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has warned that law enforcers will target pedestrian jaywalking; drinking and walking; moving violations such as unsafe overtaking and the use of cell phones while driving during the festive season.

QwaQwa - President Jacob Zuma has appealed to all South Africans to work together to prevent the abuse of women and children.

QwaQwa - President Jacob Zuma has laid down the law on abusers, calling them "cowards".

Pretoria - The National Compliance and Enforcement Report (NCER), which provides an overview of environmental compliance and enforcement activities in the country, is to be released on Wednesday.

Denmark - Negotiators at the historic United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, are making good progress in the area of technology.

Cape Town - All eyes will be on President Jacob Zuma tonight when he delivers his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), since taking office in May last year

Parliament - The atmosphere was jovial outside Parliament on Thursday afternoon ahead of President's Jacob Zuma arrival with songs and drums being heard from a distance.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Friday bestow National Orders on 29 South African and foreign nationals.

Pretoria - The elderly must teach the youth what it means to be South African and love and work for this country selflessly, says President Jacob Zuma

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has bestowed National Orders, the highest award in the country, on 29 South African and foreign nationals at a ceremony at the Union Buildings.

Pretoria - Gauteng MEC for Health and Social Development, Qedani Mahlangu, has ordered pharmacists and clinics to improve the management of medicines.

Johannesburg - The Communication Unit in the Office of the Premier in the North West has scooped three awards for its outstanding performance in communicating government's programmes.