South Africa

Pretoria – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has expressed disappointment that her private conversations have been leaked to the media.

Pretoria - Economic transformation and the delivery of basic services will feature highly in President Jacob Zuma's second State of the Nation Address (SONA) next week.

Durban - President Jacob Zuma has praised the heritage that the 2010 FIFA World Cup left behind.

Durban - Who would have thought that a flag in a woman's hand at an English Premier League match could lead to furious debate, the sacking of a sports presenter and the resignation of another?

Soweto - As pressure and anxiety mounts on learners before the exams, Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane warned them not to expect miracles, but to apply what they have learned throughout the year.

Pretoria - South Africa has called on the international community to redouble its efforts in support of peace in the Sudan and to ensure that a schedule referendum in that country is held in a peaceful environment.

Pretoria - South Africa must address gender inequalities which make women more vulnerable to sexual and gender-based crimes, Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel says.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Independent Electoral Commission is hoping to register at least 200 000 new voters during the upcoming voter registration for the 2011 municipal elections this weekend.

Johannesburg - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called for tolerance among Africans, warning that acts of violence against foreign nationals living in South Africa will be dealt with harshly including lengthy jail terms for those perpetuating xenophobia.

Pretoria - The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has welcomed the appointment of the new Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Chief Executive Officer and Government Spokesperson, Jimmy Manyi.

Pretoria- South Africa must address gender inequalities that make women more vulnerable to sexual and gender-based crimes, Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel said.

Pretoria - Home Affairs has reiterated its readiness to help ensure South Africans get IDs ahead of the local government elections.

Pretoria - Unless there is better investment in prisons, all efforts to fight crime and strengthen the criminal justice system will fail, Correctional Services Commissioner Tom Moyane said on Sunday.

Pretoria - About 100 families from Emfuleni Local Municipality, south of Johannesburg, are being moved to a safer location after floods struck the area.

Pretoria - Heritage Month promises to be a hive of activity for millions of South Africans. The Department of Arts and Culture has put together an entertainment programme offering a showcase of the country's rich football history and national symbols that had South Africans beaming with pride during the World Cup.