South Africa

Pretoria - The Communication Worker's Union has urged all Telkom employees to return to work on Monday.

Cape Town - Cabinet has welcomed and endorsed the launch of the Football Friday campaign, which aims to spread World Cup fever amongst South Africans.

Johannesburg - The Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System and Gautrain will raise the standard of public transport and put pressure on other operators including mini bus taxis to improve their service.

Cape Town - Cabinet has once again thrown its weight behind the Department of Defence and Military Veterans' decision to dismiss members of the South African Defence Union (SANDU) who took part in an illegal and violent march.

Sharpville - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane today called on all South Africans to recommit to the struggle for the total emancipation of the country's citizens, especially those who are still living in abject poverty.

Cape Town - Cabinet has welcomed the preparations towards the launch of South Africa's R26-million SumbandilaSat, into space.

Cape Town - There has never been any intention to mislead Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) regarding defects found at some houses at the N2 Gateway Housing Project, says the Department of Human Settlements.

Cape Town - The decision by the Canadian authorities to challenge the ruling to grant South African citizen, Brandon Huntley, asylum in that country has been welcomed by Cabinet.

Johannesburg - Johannesburg's City Power has warned that certain residential areas will be affected by its planned power outages at the weekend.

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 9th September 2009

Pretoria - The Department of Labour (DoL) is today pushing ahead with further public hearings and on-site visits as part of reviewing the minimum wages and employment conditions in the taxi and hospitality sectors.

Bloemfontein - The Department of Trade and Industry is to launch its annual national liquor campaign which aims to raise awareness of the social ills that come with alcohol abuse.

Rustenburg - North West Provincial Government is facing a shortage of 4 000 beds, or single accommodation facilities, for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Durban - Senior managers in the public health sector must participate in collaborative leadership in order to achieve the policies that were set by the government.

Pretoria - Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale is concerned about the building quality of houses at the N2 Gateway Housing Project.