South Africa

Pretoria - Relations between South Africa and Belgium are set to advance, with both countries agreeing to cooperate in crucial areas that can help government meet its key priorities.

Pretoria - The Tax Administration Bill is expected to come into operation within the next three months after it was promulgated into law on Wednesday in the Government Gazette.

Randburg - Gauteng Education MEC Barbara Creecy today visited the Randburg Testing Station to observe the inspection of scholar transport as the vehicles were being tested for roadworthiness.

Pretoria - The newly launched Climate Change Policy Framework is expected to optimise the impact of state owned enterprises (SOEs) on reducing carbon emissions, and develop the green economy without compromising companies' financial viability.

Polokwane - Limpopo sporting stars athlete Caster Semenya and Banyana Banyana striker Noko Matlou are all set for the 2012 London Olympics.

Moscow - The relationship between the media and the state has come under the spotlight at the World Media Summit, currently underway in Russia.

Pretoria - A task team that was appointed by the Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa to investigate the allegations made in a letter written by Lieutenant General Richard Mdluli, has completed its work and provided a report to the minister.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on business and labour to work together to ensure "shop floor peace" and stability in the country.

Pretoria - The South African Government has noted the announcement of a coalition by a number of political parties which took part in the Lesotho National Assembly elections held in May.

Pretoria - The nominees of the annual SA Sports Awards were announced in Johannesburg on Thursday night with a host of the country's heroes set to be acknowledged.

Johannesburg - Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has described the findings of the Liquid Fuels Charter Audit as disappointing.

Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Collins Chabane, says government has demonstrated its ability to respond to the needs and concerns of the nation by paying increased attention to its monitoring function.

Pretoria - State owned enterprise South African Airways (SAA) is exploring the implementation of a voluntary carbon offset project that can support the development of forestry in the Southern African region

Pretoria - There is an urgent need for Africa to develop industrial policies which will underpin the diversification of production structures, raise competitiveness levels and expand the continent's export basket, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Pretoria - The 8th Session of Annual Consultations between South Africa and Spain has been successfully concluded in Madrid, says the Department of International Relations and Cooperation