South Africa

Pretoria - Eskom’s Kusile power station is expected to deliver first power by December 2014.

Pretoria - Transnet’s credit rating has been upgraded to “BBB”, with the upgrade affirming the state utility’s ability to raise funds without a government guarantee.

Pretoria – Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has appealed to all South Africans -- including members of the media, social and policing commentators as well as leaders of political parties -- to give the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) space and time to conduct its investigation.

Mahikeng - Some 166 military veterans in North West province will not have to worry about health care after they were given cards to access free health services at all the country's military bases.

Pretoria – The SA-China Friendship Association has an important role to play in complementing the efforts of the respective governments to strengthen interaction between the two co

Pretoria – Educating the youth, especially women, is important in the fight against poverty, says Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Gill Marcus.

Pretoria - The Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities has discovered that there is a fake page and an impersonation of Minister Lulu Xingwana on Facebook, soliciting funds from members of the public.

Pretoria – National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega has welcomed the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s decision to investigate allegations that she attempted to defeat the ends of justice.

Pretoria – Government says it is working to stabilise the Westonaria Local Municipality, especially Bekkersdal, following the recent service delivery protests.

Pretoria - The Swellendam Circuit High Court will today sentence Johannes Kana, who was yesterday found guilty of the rape and murder of 17-year-old Anene Booysen.

Pretoria - Government has welcomed the sentencing of 20 Boeremag members, who were convicted of high treason and given jail terms of between five and 30 years by North Gauteng High Court.

Pretoria - The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Andries Nel, has called on Members of Parliament across party lines to involve their constituencies in a national dialogue on the future of South Africa’s cities and towns.

Pretoria - The coverage of news in a more patriotic manner does not mean that journalists should not report in an objective and balanced manner, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - South Africa’s unemployment rate eased to 24.7% in the third quarter of 2013, down from 25.6% in the second quarter, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Tuesday.

Pretoria - The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has issued a stern warning to unscrupulous individuals who collect money from people, promising to lodge land claims on their behalf.