South Africa

Johannesburg - The new administration will not rest until previously disadvantaged communities are provided with proper economic facilities and basic services.

Johannesburg - The Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development is to conduct an audit of all its employees after it was found that an amount of R7.1 billion had been paid in compensation to staff who no longer worked at the department.

Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Intelligence Unit and Interpol have set up a display with pictures of missing children at the Thibault Building in Schoeman Street, Pretoria.

Pretoria - Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Elizabeth Thabethe has urged Indian businesses to invest in the South African economy, saying it offers a multitude of opportunities.

Klerksdorp - With just over two weeks until the kick-off to the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, Minister for Sports and Recreation, Makhenkesi Stofile has encouraged people in the North West to buy tickets.

Pretoria - South Africa's public health system is not collapsing or in crisis despite the challenges faced, says the Department of Health.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana and head coach Joel Santana are under extreme pressure to turn the tide of South African football, by bringing home wins against Norway and Iceland.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and his Cabinet will this week meet to map out government's programme of action for the next five years.

Pretoria - South Africans have been urged to promote children's rights and child protection by wearing a green ribbon during the Child Protection Week.

Johannesburg - A glittering closing ceremony, with an Indian African fusion, drew the curtains on the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday evening.

Pretoria - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is currently in discussions with government over its financial woes, but has not requested a specific amount of money for a bailout.

Pretoria - A large scale "Solar Park" that will encourage an extensive use of solar energy is on the cards for South Africa.

Pretoria - Serious about addressing the challenges of unemployment, the President's Coordinating Council (PCC) held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday to try to map out a collective approach to the problem.

Colombo - The Sri Lankan government has told the United Nations that it will reintegrate former child soldiers into society as productive citizens.

Nelspruit - Mpumalanga Health and Social Development MEC, Dikeledi Mahlangu has urged managers and employees in her department to respond promptly to service delivery expectations.