South Africa

Pretoria - The Competition Commission has appointed Advocate Oliver Josie as its head of the newly established Cartels Division.

Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela will have a gift of a different kind to mark his 93rd birthday, with the inaugural Annual Nelson Mandela Children's Parliament to be hosted at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature on Friday.

Durban - Inmates from correctional centres throughout KwaZulu-Natal displayed their artistic talents in different types of art genres at the province's first Inmates Arts Festival.

Pretoria - The Business Confidence Index dipped to 86.9 in April, 1.4 points down compared to March 2011, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said on Thursday.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has made a compelling appeal to South Africans to join the community of blood donors.

Pretoria - The 2010 FIFA World Cup host, Bafana Bafana, were drawn on Saturday in an easy and winnable group A of the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Pretoria - All municipal offices of Ekurhuleni Metro will be closed on the upcoming municipal elections day, May 18.

Pretoria - After visiting her friend's son at the Rivoningo Care Centre, Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, made a commitment to come back and assist the much needed centre.

Pretoria - Eighty-four percent of South Africans had access to piped water in 2010, compared to 78 percent in 2004, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Thursday.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has something to smile about today: he has been bestowed with the Freedom of Makana Award in Grahamstown.

Pretoria - The international friendly match between South Africa and Tanzania, which was initially scheduled to be played on 14 May, will take place in Dar es Salam on 28 May.

Pretoria - The international friendly match between South Africa and Tanzania, which was initially scheduled to be played on 14 May, will take place in Dar es Salam on 28 May.

Mbombela - Sixty-seven dilapidated schools in Mpumalanga will look brand new come Mandela Day on July 18.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has commended the road transport industry for their efforts in implementing the Road Transport Management System (RTMS) to reduce road deaths.

Pretoria - The National Prosecuting Authority has entered into a three-month partnership with the SABC to help educate the public about the workings of the criminal justice system and other operations at the NPA.