South Africa

Pretoria - Government, platinum mining companies operating in the North West and NUMSA have agreed that companies will review their mining methods.

Pretoria - In an effort to promote positive parenting and behaviour, the Western Cape Department of Social Development will be hosting family expos across the province.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health has called on pregnant mothers and their partners to make use of clinics to learn more about pregnancy and the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

Pretoria - Gauteng’s development blue-print for the next 40 years, the Gauteng Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, is set to take shape over the coming months, says Infrastructure Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu.

Pretoria - Free State Premier Ace Magashule on Thursday called on Heads of Departments (HODs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Members of Bid Committees to conduct the adjudication of tenders in accordance with the law.

Kimberley - President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to rally behind the national soccer team, Bafana Bafana, with just 50 days remaining until the kick off of the most spectacular event to reach African soil.

Pretoria - The South African Football Association (SAFA) has moved to allay fears that Bafana Bafana's preparations for the upcoming World Cup could be placed in jeopardy following the suspension this week of two senior executives.

Vienna - A simple yet nutritious diet can improve the effectiveness of treatment for people living with HIV and AIDS, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday

Johannesburg - Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana sensational midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala is confident that Bafana's midfielders will raise the tempo during the upcoming World Cup.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will meet with Directors-General and Deputy Directors-General from national and provincial government departments on Friday to share and discuss with them his vision of changing the way government works.

Pretoria - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation on Thursday said it was going to support the family members and relatives of those who died in a tragic plane crash in Tripoli, Libya, on Wednesday morning.

South African soccer fans are among the most colorful in the world, leaving lasting impressions on television screens with their colourful gear and sometimes near-silly antics

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says any possible restructuring of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has been deferred pending the finalisation of what the cluster must first conclude.

Pretoria - Three more cases of Rift Valley fever (RVF) have been confirmed by the National Institute of Communicable Disease (NICD), pushing up the number of confirmed cases to 143.

Pretoria - Ninety seven percent of pregnant mothers have had access to antenatal care during their pregnancies with 71.4 percent receiving antenatal services five times during their pregnancy, a study by the Health Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has found.