South Africa

Pretoria – Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ebrahim Ebrahim has reiterated South Africa’s call for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to reform.

Johannesburg - More work needs to be done to increase the number of small and medium businesses, while more focus should be put on improving South Africa’s investment prospects, President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday.

Pretoria – South Africa has called for the fast tracking of the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) as the world begins to shift focus towards the post 2015 development agenda.

Pretoria – Government has welcomed the release of the Public Protector’s final report into security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma’s private residence in Nkandla, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe said on Wednesday.

Pretoria – The Presidency says it has noted the release of the final report of the Public Protector into the security upgrades at the Nkandla private residence of President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria – Hundreds of people from all walks of life, including government officials and politicians, today converged at Moretele Park in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, to pay tribute to struggle stalwart Martha Mahlangu.

Pretoria – The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has collected R250.8 million since the commencement of the Gauteng e-toll system last December, the agency said on Wednesday.

Pretoria – The North West has introduced 17 school health vehicles to improve the roll out of the Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP), in order to reach more learners.

Mbombela - As thousands of holidaymakers plan to make their way to popular tourists destinations in Mpumalanga and Mozambique, preparations are underway to ensure that road users travelling along the N4 encounter less congestion during the upcoming Easter Weekend.

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has temporarily suspended flights to Blantyre, Malawi.

Midrand - Political parties that are registered to contest the May 7 general election today signed a pledge to promote tolerance ahead of the polls.

Mbombela - Operations in the Kruger National Park are back to normal following floods which caused havoc in the park for the first two weeks of March.

Pretoria - Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister Lulu Xingwana has described the appointment of the first ever woman Deputy Auditor-General (AG) as a critical turning point in the country’s history.

Pretoria - The launch of a R150 million new high–voltage cable manufacturing facility is a boost to the manufacturing sector, says Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies.

Bela Bela - Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi has urged members of the public to stop any illegal connections and share water equally.