South Africa

Pretoria - The Department of Defence has called for stronger partnerships in the sector in order to build a competitive, world class South African defence industry.

Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma said that South Africa's recent invite to join the economic grouping comprising Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRICS) has augured well for the country.

Polokwane - The Limpopo Department of Local Government and Housing has launched a housing database in an attempt to turnaround the backlog of housing delivery in the province

Pretoria - While appropriate social security provisioning plays a critical role in addressing the basic needs of the poor, it is only meant to be a temporary measure.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says investing in the country’s youth and paying particular attention to their skills development is one way of helping the country stay on course to achieving economic growth in the future.

Johannesburg - Ekurhuleni Mayor Ntombi Mekgwe has urged residents to use peaceful means when raising their service delivery grievances.

Pretoria - The Limpopo Health and Social Development Department will mark World TB Day tomorrow.

Parliament - The Department of Home Affairs is considering setting up a structured approach to effectively manage migration across the country's 72 ports of entry.

Parliament - The Portfolio Committee on Communications is expected to table a report recommending that the National Assembly dissolve the 12-member board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

Bhisho - The Eastern Cape Education Department has pulled out all the stops to improve the province's matric results.

Pretoria - The Department of Health has urged parents to immunize their children after a number of measles cases were reported in the country.

Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued 7 000 penalty letters to employers in the country for failing to submit their payroll information by the 31 May deadline.

Pretoria - The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has upped its wage offer to municipal workers from 10.5 percent to 13 percent.

Johannesburg - Just one week after the opening of volunteer applications for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the number of applicants has already exceeded the total number required.

Pretoria - A team of 145 officials from the Department of Correctional Services is expected to participate in the World Police and Fire Games in Vancouver, Canada.