South Africa

Cape Town - Southern African countries must move with more speed in developing its social and economic policies which is the only sustainable way to reduce poverty.

Mbabane - Southern African leaders have suspended Madagascar from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for what they describe as an unconstitutional change of government.

Pretoria - The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department intends to move its highly successful Operation Nomakanjani to other areas within its jurisdiction.

Pretoria - Significant progress has been made in the drafting of legislation on human trafficking and it should be gazetted soon for public comment.

Pretoria - Government remains the biggest advertiser and supporter of community radio, says Deputy Communication Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.

Kimberly – A moment of silent was observed in prayer for the total recovery of the Northern Cape Premier Hazel Jenkins, who fell ill last year while delivering the State of the Province Address.

Kimberly – Northern Cape Acting Premier Grizelda Cjiekella says the provincial government will continue to strive for a better life for all.

Durban - Artists from South Africa and around the world are being given opportunities through different competitions to express their take on climate change issues.

Pretoria - Scores of soccer supporters who will descend on South Africa during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and locals alike, will have the pleasure of traveling across the host cities using semi-luxury and inter-city buses.

Pretoria - While progress has been made in efforts to achieve gender equality, more work needs to be done before women are on an equal footing as men, says Home Affair Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.

Pretoria - The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) on Monday announced the approved Renewable Energy Feed-In Tariff (Refit) guidelines.

Durban - The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban has contributed R11.4 billion to the GDP over the last five financial years, says ICC Chief Executive, Julie-May Ellingson.

Parliament - Government is to pledge R10 billion over the next three years as part of an initiative to save jobs during the international economic crisis.

Durban - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has briefed the provincial cabinet on their state of readiness to handle the upcoming United Nations' climate change conference.

Pretoria - Business confidence continued to decline in October, falling more than what was anticipated, said the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI).