South Africa

Cape Town - France and South Africa have set up a joint laboratory to study the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems in the Indian, Atlantic and southern oceans.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma said the proposed Mthombo crude oil refinery will save the country billions and showcase its competitive ability to counterparts globally.

Pretoria - As desperate school-leavers battle to find a spot at higher education institutions, police on Wednesday vowed to get tough on criminals who masquerade as principals and directors of illegally-registered colleges.

Musina - Matrics who started their final year at Mopane Intermediate School in Musina on Wednesday have been urged to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors, who achieved a 100 percent pass rate in 2010.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana head coach Gordon Igesund has described South African supporters as very special to the national team.

Pretoria - Police are aiming to make a significant dent in the country's crime statistics by targeting Gauteng - the province where nearly 50 percent of all reported crimes are committed.

Pretoria - The Department of Public Works has set the record straight regarding expenditure on the renovation of ministerial houses.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana players believe they still have what it takes to proceed to the second round of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise will today lead a delegation of the provincial government that is scheduled to meet with ministers from the Ivory Coast.

Pretoria - The Department of Human Settlements has issued a warning to the public about a scam that informs individuals that they have won millions of rands in an international competition.

Pretoria - The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) has honoured President Jacob Zuma with the Silver Plate of the 29th edition of the Afcon tournament.

Pretoria - The Department of Social Development has taken a school for children with disabilities under its wing to ensure learners receive the best education government can offer.

Pretoria - The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) has warned that more flooding is expected in the Pontdrift area of Limpopo.

Nigel - South Africa's rural areas will benefit from equipment purchased for the 2010 FIFA World Cup as police roll out their strategy to make these areas safer.

Johannesburg - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is hoping to attract 1.5 million potential new voters on its voters' roll for the forthcoming municipal elections.