South Africa

Johannesburg - The provision of quality basic education remains the central priority of the current administration, Gauteng Finance MEC Mandla Nkomfe said on Tuesday.

Pretoria - The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sue van der Merwe will lead a delegation to participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development TICAD IV follow up meeting ion Gaborone this weekend.

Swaziland - The Southern Africa Development Community's (SADC) Organ Troika on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation was held in Swaziland on Thursday to discuss the political and security situation in Madagascar.

Tembisa - Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa has encouraged learners at the Tembisa and Zitikeni High Schools to respect their bodies and make wise choices for their future.

Pretoria - The seating in all ten of the stadia which will host 2010 FIFA World Cup matches is to be finalised by October this year.

Pretoria - Despite being the backbone of healthcare systems around the world, nursing in South Africa continues to be plagued by many challenges, says Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

Pretoria – Government is to undertake a process of updating the national veterans’ register on Wednesday.

Pretoria - South Africans across the country will join in the celebrations on Saturday to mark Human Rights Day, a day to reflect on the struggles endured to achieve democracy and freedom.

If the walls of the old house of former President, Nelson Mandela in Orlando West Soweto could speak, they would tell vivid stories of the liberation struggles fought during apartheid, writes Nthambeleni Gabara.

Pretoria - The South African Football Association (SAFA) will move with speed to appoint a new coach for Bafana Bafana, says SAFA Vice-President Mandla 'Shoes' Mazibuko.

Johannesburg - South African artists are planning to hold a special day of prayer to show their commitment towards healing and building the nation.

Pretoria - Imposing tough sanctions on Madagascar will be top of the agenda when the Southern African Development Community (SADC) meets in Johannesburg at the end of the month.

Pretoria - Director-General in the Policy Coordination and Advisory Services (PCAS) unit in the Presidency, Joel Netshitenzhe, has resigned.

Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe on Thursday officially proclaimed 22 April as the date for the country's general election.

Pretoria - The National Credit Regulator (NCR) is to hold a programme to train visually impaired people to understand the importance of the National Credit Act (NCA).