South Africa

Pretoria - South Africa has used its involvement in the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to lobby support for its non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC).

Pretoria - Government spokesperson and CEO of Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Themba Maseko has thanked the media, his colleagues and Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane for their support over the last four years.

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 2nd February 2011

Pretoria - The development of African languages at South Africa's higher education institutions are critical for the future of the country's education system, Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande said on Friday.

Pretoria - Cabinet has assured parents that care will be taken to ensure that the voluntary HIV testing in schools campaign will be done in a professional and responsible manner.

Krugersdorp - A stellar line-up of diverse local indigenous dancing groups have begun to mesmerise droves of people gathered to celebrate the Gauteng provincial government's Heritage Day celebrations at Maropeng.

Pretoria - Former Local Organising Committee boss Danny Jordaan became the first recipient of the FW de Klerk Goodwill Award for his exemplary contribution to the success of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - The South African economy is in for a sizeable investment, with Nestle SA set to plough R505 million into constructing two new factories.

Pretoria - International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has called on African countries to amplify their foreign policies, in order to be active global players.

Pretoria - Despite the recent public sector strike, the Gauteng Education Department said their preliminary matric exams were a success.

Johannesburg - Gauteng Premier, Nomvula Mokonyane, has urged the Class of 2010 not to drop their heads as the exams start in earnest on Monday.

Pretoria - Some South Africans will be firing up their braai grills today to celebrate National Heritage Day.

Pretoria - More than 1000 neonatal nurses worldwide will be spending four days sharing a vision to prevent and reduce neonatal illnesses.

Pretoria - Cabinet has reminded South Africans to watch out for President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address next week.

Bloemfontein - Despite challenges experienced during the third quarter, the Free State Department of Basic Education is ready and confident that the matric exams will go smoothly.