South Africa

Durban - Orphans infected with Tuberculosis and HIV and AIDS in Rorke's Drift have been given a reason to smile.

Pretoria - Western Cape learners who wish to submit requests for remarking of their 2010 matric exam scripts have until 21 January to do so.

Pretoria - Sunette Viljoen spearheaded Team South Africa's medal rush with gold at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on Saturday.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has praised Archbishop Desmond Tutu on his official retirement calling him a fearless champion for freedom.

Pretoria - A decision on whether 70 000 truck drivers will embark on a nationwide strike or not - which could have disastrous effects on the freight and logistics industries - is expected on Wednesday.

Johannesburg - While a number of challenges have cropped up in the process to document Zimbabwean nationals living in South Africa, the deadline will not be extended beyond the end of the year.

Pretoria - Job creation will be at the forefront of Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale's State of the Province Address later this week.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has congratulated the South African team for their performance at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Durban - The KwaZulu-Natal government, together with Kyokushin Kai South Africa, will host the second edition of the Jacob Zuma Matsushima Karate Cup this weekend.

Pretoria - The South African Development Team reached the quarter-finals of the 2nd Orange African National Championship (CHAN) in Sudan after they beat neighbouring Zimbabwe 2-1 last night.

Pretoria - The Ministry for Women, Children and People with Disabilities has welcomed the sentence handed down to Thozamile Taki by the Durban High Court for killing 13 women and dumping their bodies in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape.

Johannesburg - In continuing with the fight against HIV and Aids, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has launched an HIV testing campaign targeting first year students at universities across the country.

Pretoria - The Auditor General's office is to conduct quarterly reviews of government departments in order to detect early warning signs of trouble.

Pretoria - The Free State government is embarking on a campaign to motivate the class of 2010 before they sit for their final exams.

Durban - Orlando Pirates star Teko Modise has been suspended for failing to pitch up at a recent training camp ahead of the crucial Premiership clash against Santos last weekend.