South Africa

Pretoria - Correctional Services Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says women inmates need care and counselling as part of their journey towards rehabilitation.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says he would like to see increased volumes of trade and investment between South Africa and Jamaica.

Pretoria - The cold weather and snowfall in some parts of the country is expected to continue tomorrow, says the South African Weather Services.

Pretoria - A R500 million investment project has been launched in Babelegi, Hammanskaraal, creating over 130 permanent jobs.

Pretoria - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham-Clinton, who is on a four-day visit to South Africa, has a packed itinerary today.

Johannesburg - Gauteng, the most populous province in the country, is on track to restore its financial well-being, Finance MEC Mandla Nkomfe said on Monday.

Johannesburg - Casino tax rates in Gauteng are to be reviewed, Finance MEC Mandla Nkomfe said on Monday.

Johannesburg - Gauteng MEC for Education Barbara Creecy today encouraged girls from various schools in the province to expand their career choices in the field of science.

Pretoria - Sexual and reproductive health took centre stage on Monday as Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini called for debate on improved family planning.

Pretoria - The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) has expressed satisfaction with the cement imports into the country following investigations into reports that the cement imported was of a substandard quality.

Pretoria - Business confidence fell to 90.9 index points in July to a 12-year low, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) said on Tuesday.

Pretoria - Eskom on Tuesday warned that the power system would be tight as a result of the icy weather conditions and called on consumers to use electricity prudently.

Pretoria - Government took a major step towards promoting the equitable use of official languages when Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile tabled the Use of Official Languages Bill in Parliame

Mbombela - Illegal immigrants in Mpumalanga's capital of Mbombela are turning to South African citizens who let them use their registered SIM cards to keep in touch with their families.

Pretoria - The South Africa government looks poised to strengthen ties with the United States by agreeing on Tuesday to build closer cooperation in areas of aviation, energy and security.