South Africa

Pretoria – National Crime Statistics released today show that more people were murdered in the country in the 2012/13 financial year compared to 2011/12.

Pretoria - The country's sexual offences rate has decreased but Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says it still remains too high.

Pretoria - The Mahikeng Airport City Project, which has been approved by the North West Executive Council (Exco), is expected to pave the way for job creation and the growth of the economy.

Pretoria – Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says South Africa's overall crime rate continues to decline against the country’s growing population.

Pretoria – The ongoing strikes and the current economic issues are expected to be part of discussions when the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) hold its 18th annual Summit on Friday.

Kimberley – Construction of the new Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley in the Northern Cape is expected to start before the end of September.

Pretoria - The role of traditional leaders and healers in society will be brought to the fore as the Ekurhuleni metro readies to host an Indigenous Knowledge Systems Workshop on Sunday.

Pretoria – A star-studded line-up of local musicians is set to entertain crowds as the Ekurhuleni metro takes its residents back to their roots through song, dance and food.

Pretoria - Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has instructed Emalahleni Municipality councillors to do away with informal settlements, which he described as a “health hazard” for the area’s fast-growing population.

Pretoria - All eyes will be on the South African Police Service (SAPS) this morning, as they release the Annual Crime Statistics.

Cape Town – The Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, plans to do away with the quintile system, which her department uses to allocate funds to schools, in favour of a two-category system.

Mandeni – Despite teething problems four years ago in the Mandeni Municipality, service delivery is now at the optimum level in the Ilembe District, says KwaZulu-Natal Acting Premier Senzo Mchunu.

Pretoria – Progress has been made towards strengthening the effectiveness of the health system to improve its responsiveness to the health needs of South Africans and to prepare for the implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI).

Pretoria – The Department of Basic Education has set up a portal which links qualified but unemployed Mathematics and Physical Sciences teachers with principals of schools in need of teachers.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma is expected to address the opening session of the General Debate during the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York later this month.