South Africa

Pretoria – A large chunk of the Department of Justice and Correctional Services budget has been allocated to court services, says department Minister Michael Masutha.

Pretoria - Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says government is working towards fighting crime from a different angle, one that takes into account societal issues, which have a ripple effect that influence the spread and intensity of crime.

Pretoria – Gauteng municipalities need a paradigm shift that places humanity at the centre of development, says Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Jacob Mamabolo.

Pretoria – Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has congratulated employers and labour unions for finally reaching an agreement to end the metalworkers' strike.

Pretoria - Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele has released a gazette requesting information on Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.

Pretoria - The Ministerial Enquiry on Nomzamo (Lwandle) evictions closed the first day of community oral presentations, on Tuesday.

Skukuza - Strong partnerships between different role players in and around the Kruger National Park (KNP) remains the key to defeating the scourge of rhino poaching.

Cape Town – Eskom says it could soon look into gas to satisfy most of the country’s electricity needs.

Pretoria - Athletes interested in running in this year’s Mandela Day Marathon must register before the closing deadline of Thursday, 31 July.

Pretoria - South Africa’s unemployment rate increased to 25.5% in the second quarter of 2014, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Tuesday.

Pretoria – Old technology in Gauteng hospitals is set to be replaced with more efficient and environmentally friendly technology to reduce carbon emissions.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (DID) has been allocated R4.9 billion to implement capital and maintenance projects, mainly for the health and education departments, in the province.

Pretoria – The Gauteng Health Department says it will put more resources into turning around its public health institutions and stabilise the finances of the department over the next five years.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has sent her best wishes to the Grade 4 to 7 learners participating in the South African Mathematics Challenge, on Wednesday.

Cape Town – Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says she is confident that the construction of the Medupi Power Plant will be completed by December.