South Africa

Pretoria - South Africans, especially first time voters, have been encouraged to go out and register to be able to vote in next year’s general elections.

Pretoria – Cabinet has condemned the recent spate of violence, destruction of private and public properties and looting of goods in Gauteng, Eastern Cape and Western Cape.

Pretoria - The delivery of power by Kusile and Medupi power plants, next year, proves government’s success in implementing large-scale infrastructure development projects, says Minister in the Presidency, Collins Chabane.

Pretoria – Cabinet says the establishment of the two new universities in the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga is an achievement which reflects the importance government attaches to education as part of the nation’s development.

Pretoria - Strengthening collaboration between BRICS universities, partnerships and knowledge exchanges formed part of the issues discussed at a meeting of the BRICS Education ministers.

Pretoria - South Africans have been reminded to spend wisely over the approaching festive season and to set aside some money to meet obligations in the New Year.

Pretoria - The position of African leaders on the International Criminal Court (ICC) is based on Africa’s quest for an equitable world order, where regions of the world would be treated equally, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says Cabinet decided to implement several cost cutting measures to provide value for money, minimise costs, stop abuse and more importantly ensure that government spending is effectively managed.

Pretoria - The National Prosecuting Authority has warned its suppliers to be on the lookout for criminals using fraudulent documents to defraud their business.

Pretoria – Wildlife staff have received training in rhino horn DNA sampling in a bid to curb rhino poaching.

Pretoria - In a joint operation, police discovered an apparent drug laboratory in Fourways and seized narcotics with an estimated street value of R2.5 million.

Pretoria – The total allowable catch for the West Coast Rock Lobster 2013/2014 fishing season has been set at 2 167.06 tons, says acting Deputy Director General: Fisheries Management, Desmond Stevens.

Pretoria - Ekurhuleni executive mayor Mondli Gungubele has expressed shock and devastation at the gruesome killing of 10-year-old Siphamandla Madikane in Ramaphosa earlier this week.

Mbombela - More than one million people are employed in Mpumalanga, the provincial government has announced.

Centurion - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has set a target of getting two million new registrations by the time the voters’ roll closes before next year’s general elections.