South Africa

Pretoria - Dr Andrew Shaw has been appointed as the interim CEO of telecommunication infrastructure provider, Broadband Infacro, the Department of Public Enterprises said on Tuesday.

Durban - South Africa have booked their place in the quarterfinals at the ICC Cricket World Cup after securing a comfortable 131-run win against Ireland.

Stakeholders in the bus and taxi industry should refrain from drawing the battle lines over the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system which is aimed at making travelling safer, efficient and reliable for all South Africans, writes Nthambeleni Gabara.

Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has given political parties a last chance to rectify mistakes made on the candidate's lists that were submitted on 2 March.

Johannesburg - South Africa's consumer credit has increased amid the global economic crisis, according to the National Credit Regulator (NCR).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday launched the African Ombudsman Research Centre in Durban, saying that ombudspersons have an important role to play in entrenching a culture of accountable governance and in strengthening democratic institutions in the continent.

Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says it would be useful for all South Africans to work even harder to cement the country's non-racial character in all aspects.

Pretoria - The Northern Cape Premier’s Inter-Governmental Forum has welcomed the progress report on the establishment of the new university in the province.

Pretoria - Cabinet says Public Enterprises Minister Brigitte Mabandla had entered into a "level of consultation" with the South African Airways Board on the broad outline of the settlement reached between the board and the national carrier's former CEO Khaya Ngqula.

Pretoria - The South Africa-Switzerland (SA-SWISS) 3rd Annual High Level Consultations (HLC) has further strengthened bilateral relations between the two countries, says International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim.

Pretoria - The South African National Parks (SANParks) has welcomed the conviction of three suspected rhino poachers who appeared in the Nelspruit Regional Court on Monday.

Pretoria - Strategies to improve the nursing profession is expected to be thrashed out during a Nurses Conference in Sandton today.

Pretoria - Famous Cuban revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro, and veteran negotiator Cyril Ramaphosa are among the 28 recipients set to receive National Orders on Friday at the Union Buildings.

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile has paid tribute to jazz musician, Hotep Galeta, saying he will live on through his vibrant music.

Pretoria - The Refugee Amendment Bill, which is expected to streamline the application process for those seeking asylum, has received a majority endorsement from Members of Parliament.