South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed two new non-executive directors to fill vacant positions on the Board of the South African Reserve Bank.

Cape Town - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has highlighted that the global economic meltdown and European debt crisis was affecting SA's manufacturing industry.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has applauded outgoing chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Dr Brigalia Bam and two other commissioners for serving the country with distinction.

Pretoria - Traffic volumes are expected to pick up from tomorrow as the festive season gets into full swing, said the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) on Thursday.

Pretoria - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has voiced deep regret after Security Council members were unable to agree on a resolution backing an Arab League plan to resolve the crisis in Syria.

Pretoria - Local government needs to play a leading role in stressing the importance to communities on the threat climate change has on the world.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has sent well wishes to the Muslim community celebrating Eid Milad-un-Nabi.

Pretoria - A story in the Independent Newspapers, alleging that President Jacob Zuma has "relieved" National Police Commissioner, General Bheki Cele of his duties, and that he is to be posted to Canada as an ambassador is a fabrication, the Presidency said.

Pretoria - It's going to be a busy week for President Jacob Zuma as he prepares for the State of the Nation Address (SONA), due to be presented in Parliament on Thursday, 9 February at 7pm.

Port Elizabeth - A number of activities have been lined up around South Africa to mark World Aids Day, with President Jacob Zuma expected to unveil the country's new National Strategic Plan (NSP) for HIV and Aids 2012 - 2016.

Pretoria - Cote d'Ivoire's former President Laurent Gbagbo faces four counts of crimes against humanity including murder, rape and persecution, the International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Wednesday.

London - British Queen Elizabeth II has sent her gratitude to the public and highlighted "togetherness" in a message released early on Monday for the Diamond Jubilee.

Durban - The South African National Biodiversity Institute has been accredited as a National Implementing Entity (NIE) for the UNFCCC Adaptation Fund.

Pretoria - To mark World Aids Day, the South African Medical Association (SAMA) has partnered with the Department of Public Service and Administration to get government's half a million public servants voluntarily tested for HIV.

Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has called on young people leaving school and those in institutions of higher learning to get tested for HIV.