South Africa

Pretoria - The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut the repo rate by 50 basis points to 6.5 percent to the delight of many South Africans.

Pretoria – Police in Phalaborwa have arrested five suspected rhino poachers, who are believed to have been on their way to poach rhinos in the Kruger National Park.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on the developing world, to work together to find innovative ways to advance an alternative economic order that supports development.

Pretoria - South African correctional centres were designed for men, and are not appropriate for women's needs, says Correctional Services Deputy Minister, Hlengiwe Mkhize.

Pretoria - The South African delegation will use the 54th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women to share the country's best practices and learn from other countries' innovations regarding gender equality.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sbusiso Ndebele has congratulated newly appointed Director-General Mangisi George Mahlalela.

Johannesburg - The private healthcare sector has pledged millions of rands to government's HIV Counselling and Testing (HTC) campaign.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will officially open the OR Tambo School of Leadership in Uganda today as he wraps up his state visit.

Pretoria - The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has welcomed the Reserve Bank's decision to cut the repo rate by 50 basis points.

Pretoria - Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and its partners are to conduct a countrywide campaign aimed at educating the public about railway safety.

Pretoria - The Football for Hope Festival, which will take place in Alexandra in Johannesburg from 4 to 10 July 2010, reached an important milestone on Thursday with the official site inauguration.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana midfielder, Surprise Moriri, says the national team is looking forward to facing Paraguay in a friendly match on March 31 in Asuncion, Paraguay.

Pretoria - Social Development Deputy Minister Bathabile Dlamini has expressed concern on the increasing number of young children getting involved in drug abuse.

Pretoria - Home advantage will give an added boost to the six African teams who qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup - the first to be held on African soil, writes Nthambeleni Gabara.

Johannesburg - Rape victims will no longer need a case number before getting treatment at health institutions said Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.