South Africa

Krugersdorp – Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo has pledged to give more support to Leratong Hospital so it can provide better services to the people living in the West Rand.

Pretoria – The challenge of youth unemployment and poverty alleviation in South Africa can only be addressed if the country’s youngsters change their attitude and inculcate a culture of youth service, says National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Chairperson Yeshen Pillay.

Pretoria – Over 300 South African National Defence Force personnel were used for US President Barack Obama’s visit to South Africa.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished former President FW de Klerk a speedy recovery following his admission to hospital.

Cape Town – Government will in future involve beneficiaries in the planning and building of the communities in which they live, says Deputy Human Settlements Minister Zou Kota-Fredericks.

Pretoria – Police have secured a combined 118 years imprisonment on convictions for lawlessness during public protests since the beginning of the year.

Pretoria – Cabinet has called on South Africans to make former President Nelson Mandela proud.

Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the outcome of the investigation showing evidence of pervasive price fixing, collusion and corruption in the private construction industry.

Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the National Drug Master Plan and its implementation over the next five years.

Tzaneen - Children from more than 30 rural schools in Limpopo will finally be able to do science experiments.

Pretoria - Correctional Services Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says the roll-out of electronic monitoring will address overcrowding in correctional centres and contribute to a safer South Africa.

Pretoria - Government has encouraged South Africans to observe what has become known as Mandela Month by giving at least 67 minutes of their time on July 18 to create a better tomorrow for all.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana’s dream of playing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup was revived on Monday when the world football governing body, FIFA, deducted three points from Ethiopia for fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier against Botswana last month.

Nongoma - KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport Willies Mchunu officially opened a R9 million vehicle bridge at Vuna, in KwaNongoma as part of the provincial government massive rollout of road infrastructure in the Zululand District.

Pretoria - The City of Tshwane has distanced itself from any nursing study opportunities that are said to be offered by the government and the institutions listed in the hoax advertisement for nursing study opportunities.