South Africa

Pretoria - Growth in retail trade sales moderated to 2.1% year-on-year in August, down from 2.4% in July, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday.

Pretoria – The Military Ombudsman Office says it has received over 500 complaints since its establishment in 2012.

Pretoria - Lizzy Molebale, 69, says she is now able to read, write and calculate her pension money because of Kha Ri Gude mass literacy project.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) Deputy Minister Nomaindia Mfeketo will undertake a working visit to Korea this week.

Durban - Government will implement ocean economy projects which are expected to contribute more than R20 billion to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2019.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed five new commissioners to the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers for a period of five years.

Pretoria - Renowned African scholar Ali Mazrui, who recently passed away, had an unwavering commitment to use his scholarship and insights for the development of the African continent, said Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa.

Pretoria – South Africa on Tuesday joined the global community in marking International Day for Disaster Reduction.

Pretoria - The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) will conduct a full scale nuclear emergency preparedness exercise at Koeberg nuclear power plant next week.

Pretoria - A consignment of crystal meth (tik) weighing 200kg has been seized at OR Tambo International Airport.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has launched the revised Business Process Services (BPS) incentive in London.

Pretoria - The North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements says water in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality is safe to drink and no traces of poison have been found in drinking water in the area.

Pretoria – Government will intensify its fight against perpetrators of environmental crimes, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Pretoria - North West MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine, says the department will take a step against Lekwa Teemane local municipality in the next 30 days, if the municipal council fails to act on the recommendations of a forensic report.

Pretoria – The North West MEC for Tourism, Desbo Mohono, has congratulated Thaba Tshwene Game Lodge for shining at the recent Annual Lilizela Tourism Awards.