South Africa

Johannesburg - Social cohesion, nation building and promoting national identity are all high on the list of South Africa's priorities, says President Jacob Zuma.

Johannesburg - Unless the training of artisans is accelerated, the number of people in this profession will fall short of the demands of the industry and adversely affect both production and job creation.

Johannesburg - Equality is the key to achieving social cohesion, says Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.

Johannesburg - Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi has appealed to role players in the construction industry to bring their expertise to the fore to help the country achieve the goals set out in government's ambitious, mega infrastructure plan.

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.