South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday announced the names of those who will serve in the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Council.

Bloemfontein - As the spirit of the 2010 FIFA World Cup continues among soccer fans, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has launched its official mascot called DISKI.

Pretoria - Government and traditional healers have formed an alliance declaring war on muthi killings, following the death of 10-year-old Kgomo Masego early this year.

Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has called on the Heads of State attending the World Food Summit in Rome to act decisively to address food security challenges facing the world.

Pretoria - Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu says South Africa is seriously considering creating a single window for processing mineral rights as well as associated environmental authorisation and water licenses.

Bloemfontein - The United 4 Bafana Bafana wristband initiative, a social project of the national soccer team, has raised R200 000 to hand over to four projects.

Pretoria - Cabinet has approved a turnaround strategy aimed at overhauling municipalities that had come under fire for poor service delivery.

Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has extended its office hours at all its branches ahead of the deadline for tax season submissions.

Pretoria - The City of Joburg has decided to close the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system's inner-city routes for the time-being, due to a number of challenges.

Pretoria - Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will today table the country’s National budget, which is expected to give details on how the country’s massive infrastructure projects will be funded.

Beijing - China and the United States (US) have signed a joint statement agreeing that the transition to a green and low-carbon economy is essential.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has warned that South Africa is not immune to state security threats, necessitating the formation of adequate institutions to counter them.

Pretoria – The North West Acting Local Government and Traditional Affairs MEC, Paul Sebegoe, has appealed to residents of Letlhabile near Brits to refrain from engaging in violent activities, destroying public amenities and barricading roads.

Pretoria - With just over 24 hours to go before the 2010 Final Draw and the anticipation in South Africa mounting, Cabinet has identified it as a defining moment for South Africa.

Los Angeles - A Los Angeles Superior Court jury on Monday found pop superstar Michael Jackson's personal physician Conrad Murray guilty in the singer's Propofol-induced death, while the trial wrapped up on Monday afternoon.