South Africa

Pretoria – South Africa had a dramatic increase in the number of strikes in 2012 compared to the previous four years, according to the Annual Industrial Action Report.

Pretoria – Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has condemned the violence in the on-going motor industry strike, and has also called on parties to speed up negotiations.

Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has concluded his working visit to the United Kingdom, his office said on Tuesday.

Durban – The 51st session of the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) will be held in South Africa for the first time in its history since the association’s formation in 1915.

Mbombela - Mpumalanga residents have been warned of the possibility of more wildfires as strong winds and high temperatures are expected to blast the province between today and Saturday.

Pietermaritzburg – Over 680 people have died as a result of road accidents in KwaZulu-Natal between May - September this year, MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Willies Mchunu, told the special sitting of the provincial Legislature today.

Pretoria – Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe told a gathering in London today that the South African government was determined to solve the current challenges in the mining sector.

Pretoria – The Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP), an entity that falls under the province’s Economic Development Department, has signed a partnership that is expected to boost small businesses and create jobs.

Pretoria - Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Jeff Radebe has set aside courts to deal with cases arising from criminal, labour-related incidents in mines in the North West province.

Pretoria – The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has refuted claims in recent reports that the salary of CEO Nazir Ali was increased by R1.1 million.

Cape Town – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says allowing voters to cast provincial votes outside of their home province or while they are overseas would risk the integrity of the voters’ roll.

Pretoria – Researchers at South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have developed the world’s first digital laser.

Pretoria – The Eastern Cape MEC for Human Settlements, Safety and Liaison, Helen Sauls-August, has condemned violence in Nelson Mandela Bay, which has seen brutal attacks and looting of shops owned by foreign nationals.

Pretoria – After having several of his business plans thrown into the bin by financial institutions, Eastern Cape businessman David Jacobs found himself unable to kick-start his chicken business because no one believed in his vision.

Pretoria - Relations between South Africa and Venezuela will come under discussion when International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, holds talks with her counterpart, Elias Jaua Milano, this week.