South Africa

Cape Town - The second phase of the government programme aimed at creating more jobs and training opportunities was launched at the weekend.

Pretoria - Manufacturing production for the month of June decreased by 17.1 percent compared to a revised 17.2 percent in May, reported Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday.

Pretoria - More than 16 000 South Africans living overseas will be able to vote in the 2009 General Elections.

The outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) that started in Mexico and the United States of America has spread to many other countries resulting in high morbidity and some mortality.

Pretoria - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced its decision not to pursue its prosecution of Jacob Zuma, who was facing allegations of corruption, fraud, money laundering and racketeering.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says the religious formation is important in the fight against corruption in the country.

Pretoria - Preparations have been made to handle the expected high traffic volumes at the Easter weekend.

Johannesburg - The upcoming South African Football Association (Safa) elections will not affect the preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Johannesburg - Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has warned that although the H1N1 Influenza Virus, also known as swine flu, spread to Africa last, the continent may be more severely affected by it.

Durban - Over 400 quintile one high schools in KwaZulu-Natal will soon be able to provide a hot meal to their impoverished learners due to government's nutrition programme.

Pretoria - Motorists who will be traveling long distances during the Easter holidays are urged to be more vigilant, drive safely and follow all road regulations.

Durban - South Africa ended their final Group B match by crushing Bangladesh with a 206-run victory at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium on Saturday.

Pretoria - Minister of Communications Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri has passed away after a short illness.

Polokwane - A memorial service to celebrate the life of Limpopo MEC for Public Works, Pandelani Ramagoma, will be held at the Jack Botes Hall in Polokwane on Thursday.

Pretoria - The Minister of Justice, Jeff Radebe, has extended the deadline for public comments and input on the Muslim Marriages Bill from 15 March to 31 May.