South Africa

Pretoria - The National Treasury says Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s economic outlook is fair, given the tough global economic climate.

Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise has reiterated the call for an intensified effort to fight the scourge of gender-based violence in the province.

Pretoria - In celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the Union Buildings, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has launched a commemorative R2 circulation coin and a limited edition R2 ‘crown size’ sterling silver coin.

Pretoria – The Soweto Theatre will this weekend host the most intriguing jazz sessions with internationally-acclaimed and SAMA award-winning jazz sensation, Tutu Puoane, and the evergreen Gauteng Jazz Orchestra.

Mbombela - Up to 450 unroadworthy vehicles were pulled off the road in Mpumalanga between December 9 and 15, authorities said.

Pretoria - Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom has received two nominations at the 34th London Critics Circle Film Awards, said Videovision on Wednesday.

Pretoria – The South African government has condemned the alleged coup attempt in South Sudan.

Cape Town – The Minister of Human Settlements, Connie September, got into the spirit of Christmas by visiting a local children’s hospital to donate gifts from herself and the staff at her department.

Pretoria - Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality says work to restore power supply interruption in Sunward Park and Freeway Park, Boksburg began in earnest in the early hours of this morning.

Pretoria - The City of Cape Town says Seli1 wreck reduction operations have been successful.

Pretoria – The South African Police Services have encouraged South Africans to take precautionary measures to safe-guard themselves and their properties during festive season.

Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise has commended the latest arrests of three suspects linked to the assassinations in Marikana, hoping it will bring peace and stability in the mining area.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal police say they have during the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign arrested 211 alleged rapists.

Johannesburg - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane, on behalf of the Executive Council, has expressed gratitude to all Gauteng residents for observing the mourning period with dignity and respect following the passing of the former President Nelson Mandela.

Pretoria – Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality will close its offices between Christmas and New Year.