South Africa

Cape Town - Athlone Stadium, about a 10-minute drive from the city centre, is expected be packed to capacity today as Capetonians rally to celebrate Human Rights Day.

It is an honour to address you tonight as we gather here to celebrate the role of women in our country and the world.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has qualified for the 2011 Comrades Marathon, which he will use to to promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity as a means of prolonging life and preventing diseases.

Pretoria - Nine offenders, who were serving life sentences, have been granted parole by the Department of Correctional Services, "subject to certain conditions".

Johannesburg - The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Rea Vaya and Gautrain will raise the standard of public transport and put pressure on other operators including mini bus taxis to improve their service.

Pretoria - South Africa is faced with a huge challenge that is likely to become a future threat if our water resources are not well managed, says Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi.

Pretoria - The Communication Worker's Union has urged all Telkom employees to return to work on Monday.

Cape Town - Cabinet has welcomed and endorsed the launch of the Football Friday campaign, which aims to spread World Cup fever amongst South Africans.

Johannesburg - The Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System and Gautrain will raise the standard of public transport and put pressure on other operators including mini bus taxis to improve their service.

Cape Town - Cabinet has once again thrown its weight behind the Department of Defence and Military Veterans' decision to dismiss members of the South African Defence Union (SANDU) who took part in an illegal and violent march.

Sharpville - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane today called on all South Africans to recommit to the struggle for the total emancipation of the country's citizens, especially those who are still living in abject poverty.

Cape Town - Cabinet has welcomed the preparations towards the launch of South Africa's R26-million SumbandilaSat, into space.

Cape Town - There has never been any intention to mislead Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) regarding defects found at some houses at the N2 Gateway Housing Project, says the Department of Human Settlements.

Cape Town - The decision by the Canadian authorities to challenge the ruling to grant South African citizen, Brandon Huntley, asylum in that country has been welcomed by Cabinet.

Johannesburg - Johannesburg's City Power has warned that certain residential areas will be affected by its planned power outages at the weekend.