South Africa

Johannesburg - The provincial commemoration of the National Youth Day in Gauteng started with the opening of a multi-million rand upgraded Koma Road this morning in Soweto.

Horsham, Britain - G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have pledged to take further action to find solutions to the current global financial crisis.

Mossel Bay - An investigation into the death of a worker at PetroSA's Mossel Bay gas-to-liquids refinery is to be launched.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has called upon the country's youth to be ambassadors for road safety by being cautious on the roads and obeying the rules of the road.

Mafikeng - The North West Department of Education has started the Letsema Cleaning Campaign to ensure that leaning resumes smoothly on the first day when schools open.

Johannesburg - A new Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) aimed at creating and retaining jobs is to be in place early next year, says Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies.

Johannesburg - The struggle may be different from the one in 1976 but the Gauteng youth's message is clear - they will not give up.

Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will today release the candidates' lists of political parties that will be contesting the 2009 General Elections.

Pretoria - The Independent Complaints Directorate and the South Africa Police Services (SAPS) are to launch an investigation into an incident on the N12 highway involving the Presidential Protection Unit's motorcade on 3 January.

Johannesburg - This year, the June 16, 1976 Foundation is expanding its activities to last the month, with a special focus on the learners of today.

Rustenburg - The North West Public Safety Department is to tighten its security to ensure smooth operations during the FIFA Confederation Cup match between South Africa and New Zealand on Wednesday at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

Johannesburg - The mother of the 13-year-old boy who died 33 years ago during a protest march in Soweto, says she has come to terms with the bitter memories of the 1976 Soweto uprising.

Ekurhuleni - President Jacob Zuma has officially launched the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) which aims to advance the economic development of young people.

Ekurhuleni - President Jacob Zuma has called upon the youth of South Africa to participate in processes that contribute towards making South Africa a better country.

Jerusalem - Israel on Wednesday exhibited signs that it has put at least one of its feet on a path leading to the end of its contentious military operation in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.