South Africa

Bloemfontein - Some residents of the Free State have applauded Premier Ace Magashule's State of the Province's Address, saying it promises to address the critical needs of the community.

Pretoria - The South African Football Association (Safa) has appointed Mvuzo Mbebe as the Chief Executive for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournaments.

Pretoria - South Africa is today joining the world in observing the 101st International Women's Day- which is used to highlight the plight of rural woman and how they can be brought out of hunger and poverty.

Lebowakgomo - The national government administration team is making progress in improving the financial situation of the Limpopo Provincial Government, says Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale.

Pretoria - Banyana Banyana crashed out of the Cyprus Women's Cup on Tuesday before reaching the knock-out stages.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, hosted her counterpart from Sri Lanka, Gamini Lakshman Peiris, on Monday, to discuss bilateral relations and the peace process in that country.

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has instructed the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) to conduct a speedy but thorough investigation into the alleged shooting of a Soweto teenager by a police officer.

Bloemfontein - The Free State government has renewed its commitment to job creation and improving education and healthcare in the province.

Lebowakgomo - Siloam Hospital will be revitilised at a cost of R250 million through the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission.

Pretoria - Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has called on the public to comment on the department's intention to include certain land as part of the country's eight national parks.

Cape Town - The government has beefed up the budget of the Presidential Hotline which has reported significant improvements since it was launched three years ago.

Lebowakgomo - The provision of water, sanitation and electricity remain high on the service delivery agenda of the Limpopo Provincial Government.

Pretoria - Government is forging ahead with the implementation of the e-tolling system on Gauteng's freeways but discussions with stakeholders to explain the move will continue, Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane said on Thursday.

Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma says the fight against crime and corruption continues to top the agenda of government, with dozens of cases having been finalised in the past two years.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has accepted the resignation of MEC for Local Government and Housing, Humphrey Mmemezi.