South Africa

Johannesburg – Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane says her administration will pull down abandoned buildings that are being used as lolly lounges in the province.

Pretoria - Limpopo MEC for Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Clifford Motsepe, has sent a strong warning to bogus traditional surgeons intending to run initiations without permits in the province.

Pretoria – In an effort to ensure that Zola/Jabulani Hospital is fully equipped when it opens its door to the public, the Gauteng Health Department says it is finalising recruitment of staff as well as procuring and installing medical equipment.

Pretoria - The 14-year-old charged with murdering his family with an axe is due to appear in court today to face four counts of murder.

Pretoria - Awareness of business opportunities in South Africa will come to the fore at investment seminars that the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) in partnership with The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi United Financial of Japan (UFJ) will host in Japan this week.

Pretoria - A significant increase in black participation through ownership, management and employment is what the maritime industry should strive for, Department of Trade and Industry (dti) Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe said.

Pretoria – Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says police officers should serve communities with respect and always put them first.

Pretoria – The Minister of Transport and the South African National Road Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) have published draft regulations and notices relating to the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) for public comment.

Pretoria – Education is the only way in which young South Africans and future generations can liberate themselves from the ripple effects of the apartheid economic exclusion.

Pretoria- Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has called on trade unions in the mining industry to smoke the peace pipe and cease the bloody membership recruitment campaign

Pretoria - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has dismissed claims that they are in crisis and there is low morale.

Durban – Five thousand people will move into the government subsidised housing rental units within 24 months, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Human Settlements & Public Works Ravi Pillay said at the launch of the province’s five-year Rental Housing Strategic Plan in Durban today.

Cape Town – Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says training will form a key part of bolstering South Africa’s defence capabilities, as the country continues to carry out its commitment to building peace and security on the continent.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he is attending the 21st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health has expressed its sadness and shock at the murder of a pharmacist intern, who was shot in cold blood by her boyfriend.