South Africa

Pretoria - The nominees of the annual SA Sports Awards were announced in Johannesburg on Thursday night with a host of the country's heroes set to be acknowledged.

Johannesburg - Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has described the findings of the Liquid Fuels Charter Audit as disappointing.

Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Collins Chabane, says government has demonstrated its ability to respond to the needs and concerns of the nation by paying increased attention to its monitoring function.

Pretoria - State owned enterprise South African Airways (SAA) is exploring the implementation of a voluntary carbon offset project that can support the development of forestry in the Southern African region

Pretoria - There is an urgent need for Africa to develop industrial policies which will underpin the diversification of production structures, raise competitiveness levels and expand the continent's export basket, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Pretoria - The 8th Session of Annual Consultations between South Africa and Spain has been successfully concluded in Madrid, says the Department of International Relations and Cooperation

Richards Bay - President Jacob Zuma on Thursday called on the private sector and society to join hands with government in addressing the challenge of youth unemployment in the country.

Midrand - Although South Africa faces a number of challenges, it is still seen by the world as the gateway to the African continent and is looked upon for the direction in which emerging economies are moving, says secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Jean-Guy Carrier.

Johannesburg - The Social Cohesion Summit has been declared a success by Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile.

Pretoria - National Treasury on Thursday released the 2012 Taxation Laws Amendment Bills that give effect to most of the Budget Review tax proposals for public comment.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has used the occasion of World Teachers' Day to appeal to educators to revive the spirit of dedication and passion that has for so many years defined the career fondly known as the mother of all professions.

Pretoria - The Department of Justice says it has noted and will abide by the Constitutional Court ruling with regards to Advocate Menzi Simelane's appointment as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has acknowledged the country's teachers on World Teachers Day by thanking them for their excellent contribution to educating and developing children and opening brighter horizons for their future.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has opened consultations with the Chief Justice and leaders of all political parties on the appointment of a new Constitutional Court judge.

Mamelodi - Gauteng MEC for Rural and Social Development Nandi Mayathula-Khoza unveiled a modern, integrated social development centre in the heart of Mamelodi, east of Pretoria on Saturday.