South Africa

Barberton - Seven projects worth R24 million are underway in the Barberton area in Mpumalanga to promote what is regarded as the world's most valuable geological landscape.

Pretoria - The North West Human Settlements Department has started an initiative to ensure that it complies with good management and employment equity. It was hoped this would improve service delivery in the department.

Durban - Most political parties in KwaZulu-Natal are confident that the youth will register this weekend ahead of the local government elections, but said campaigning will continue with much zeal after Sunday.

Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has welcomed the appointment Dr Sandile Malinga as Chief Executive Officer of the newly launched South African National Space Agency (SANSA).

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Education has suspended the deputy principal of Roosevelt High School in Johannesburg, following allegations of sexual assault against female learners.

Pretoria - North West MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Paul Sebego, has called on all eligible voters in the province to go out in their numbers and register for the upcoming local government elections.

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has urged the retail industry to intensify its involvement in the fight against crime.

Pretoria - South Africa's biggest internal challenge is unemployment, currently in excess of 25 percent. There is no doubt that addressing this must be the national policy priority, says Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus.

Pretoria - The current formula of funding for municipalities is flawed, unsustainable, and requires immediate review if the developmental imperatives of the country are to be met.

Pretoria - Government has clarified issues around this morning's media reports over the proposed new country slogan "More than you Imagine."

Pretoria - Officials have destroyed fake cigarettes worth R100 million this week.

Pretoria - Pupils at the Gqubeni Junior Primary School have learned to make do under tough conditions but thanks to a generous donation, their school days are about to become a little more comfortable.

Thohoyandou - A Limpopo municipality has undertaken to organise a funeral for a mother and three children who are believed to have died of smoke inhalation when a fire broke out in their home.

Pretoria - If you are one of the millions of South Africans who have not yet registered to vote, today and Sunday is your chance to go to your nearest voting station to sign yourself up for one of the most important building blocks of democracy.

Durban - Young children in Eshowe have big dreams, to become doctors, news readers and social workers to help their communities.