South Africa

Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom will on Tuesday officially launch South Africa's Bio-economy Strategy at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria.

Pretoria - Free State Health MEC Dr Benny Malakoane says the provincial health services are ready to handle any health-related incidents during tonight’s match of the 2014 Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN).

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana got off to their perfect start of their 2014 CHAN tournament with a convincing 3-1 victory against the Mambas of Mozambique at the opening match played at Cape Town stadium on Saturday evening.

Cape Town - Excited fans have begun arriving for the opening game of the third Africa Nations Championship here tonight – between hosts South Africa and Mozambique, following a colourful and lively opening ceremony which paid tribute to the late Nelson Mandela.

Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma said the government will expand its public employment programme with an aim of creating six million job opportunities to all South Africans.

Pretoria - There was nothing untoward about referring to wishes to amend any part of the Constitution by any political leader or political party, the Presidency said in a statement.

Cape Town – Its all systems go for the third Africa Nations Championship which kicks off tomorrow afternoon, Mvuzo Mbebe, the chief executive of the local organising committee announced today, adding that President Jacob Zuma is expected to open the tournament

Pretoria - Members of the Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform will next week resume their countrywide public consultation process on the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says restoration of land to rightful owners was one of the biggest responsibilities given to the democratic government.

Bushbuckridge - Mpumalanga's most improved no-fee school went from a matric pass rate of below 20% to 100% in the space of one year.

Pretoria – The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster of the government said its saddened by the untimely death of Colonel Patrick Karegyeya and passes condolences to his wife and children.

Pretoria - Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande says there is a catalogue of opportunities available to the Class of 2013 wishing to further their studies.

Pretoria - The 2013/2014 festive season death toll on the country’s roads has declined slightly, according to the preliminary reports released by the Department of Transport on Thursday.

Pretoria - The SA National Roads Agency (SANRAL) says that people who have received a huge e-toll bill have failed to comply with the timeframes stipulated in the enforcement of e-toll violations.

Pretoria – Brand South Africa has welcomed all soccer players and football fans to South Africa ahead of the 2014 Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled from 11 January to 1 February 2014.