Pretoria - South Africa's first ever term as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) drew to a close on 31 December 2008, with some important milestones having been reached.
South Africa has the capability to lead in the fight against piracy off the African continent, says Commander of the United States Naval Forces Mark Fitzgerald, writes Edwin Tshivhidzo.
Pretoria - The South African Government has condemned the escalation of Israeli military violence in Gaza, saying it is unacceptable and must stop immediately.
Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe has congratulated John Atta Mills on his election as Ghana's president and described his election as hope for millions of Ghanaians, the continent and the West African region.
Pretoria - In the latest incident of price collusion among South African companies, Foodcorp (Pty) Ltd have reached an agreement with the Competition Commission to pay a penalty of R45.4 million.
Pretoria - Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has instituted an investigation into allegations about impropriety involving South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Oupa Magashula.
Nelspruit - Mpumalanga Local Government and Housing MEC, Candith Mashego- Dlamini has sent condolences on behalf of the provincial government to the family of the late Cllr Jimmy Mohlala.
Nelspruit - Former Vice President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Reuben Mahlalela, who worked for the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC), will be buried in his home village on Saturday.
Pretoria - Government, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are to conduct 2010 FIFA World Cup safety and security training exercise ahead of the two international soccer events.
Pretoria - Authorities have recorded a significant decrease in the number of road deaths during the festive season, despite greater traffic volumes.
Pretoria - South Africans used 5.7 percent less electricity in November 2008 as compared to the same month in 2007.
New York - The Security Council convened on the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza on Tuesday, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warning that the deadly Israeli shelling of United Nations schools made a ceasefire more urgent than ever.
Johannesburg - The order of how the 26 political parties contesting the national elections will appear on the election ballot papers was decided at a draw in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Johannesburg - Tax payers have been saved over R18 million through work of the anti-fraud and corruption work of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) which investigated fraudulent housing subsidies
Sebokeng - There has been an increase in numbers of young people being admitted to mental hospitals in Gauteng, the Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa said on Wednesday.
