South Africa

Mafikeng - The North West province is to get its own radiation therapy facility, to relieve the burden of cancer patients having to travel to Gauteng to get their treatment.

Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma is to visit India early next year to further cement bilateral relations between the two countries.

Midrand - The lack of a culture of saving among South Africans is a reason for concern, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Johannesburg - Government needs to improve the implementation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) in South Africa's business sector, says President Jacob Zuma.

Northern Cape - Premier of the Northern Cape Hazel Jenkins has challenged the private sector to promote a more equitable workplace.

Pretoria - A zero tolerance approach will be taken with regards to violence and disruptive behavior during the upcoming local municipal elections, Cabinet said on Thursday.

Pretoria - Cabinet has called on the public to work with government in combating TB.

Pretoria - The Department of Public Works says the accounts of ministers who had owed money to the department have been rectified.

Cape Town - Southern African countries must move with more speed in developing its social and economic policies which is the only sustainable way to reduce poverty

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sbusiso Ndebele has called on road users to obey the rules of the road this upcoming long weekend.

Parliament - President Jacob Zuma has assured South Africans that the decision to expand government by splitting departments and setting up new ministries was done mindful of the costs involved.

Johannesburg - An investigation into the conduct of three nurses after the death of a 12-year-old child has cleared the nurses of any misconduct.

Pretoria - The Police Ministry has noted today's Constitutional Court judgment, which found that part of the national legislation that created the Hawks and disbanded the Scorpions, is constitutionally invalid.

Pretoria - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has urged all social grant beneficiaries to consider using different payment methods which would help to reduce the long queues at pay-point stations.

Parliament - President Jacob Zuma might be one of the thousands of fans who will be cheering for Bafana Bafana tonight as they lock horns with Brazil in the second FIFA Confederations Cup semifinal.