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SA urged to rally behind climate awareness

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Pretoria - With less than three months before the international climate summit in Durban, government has called on all sectors of society to help intensify the country's communication on climate change and its impact on the developing world.

Energy opportunities on the cards for women

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Durban - A number of jobs and business opportunities will arise as government continues to design implementation programmes that favour renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Answer lies in domestic tourism

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Pretoria - As South Africa faced pressure in some global markets, more needed to be done to promote domestic tourism, Tourism Minister Marthinus Van Schalkwyk said today.

S Africans thanked for saving electricity

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Cape Town - As winter fades out and spring blooms, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba has thanked all South Africans for saving electricity in winter when the demand was the highest.

SA cautions on releasing Libyan assets

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Pretoria - The South African government has clarified its position on the proposed resolution at the UN Security Council to unfreeze $1.5 billion in Libyan assets for urgent humanitarian needs.

SA, unite behind Bokke!

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Pretoria - With only a few weeks left before the Rugby World Cup kicks off in New Zealand, Cabinet says the Springboks need the entire nation to stand behind them in their quest to defend the world title.

ANC chooses Eastern Cape mayors

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East London - The ruling African National Congress (ANC) has chosen current Amathole District Municipality speaker Zukiswa Ncitha as the mayor-elect of the recently created Buffalo City Metro.

Department recognised for protecting seals

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Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs was today presented with the Shining World Compassion Award from the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association in recognition of its efforts to protect seals.

Africa growing, but needs to strengthen governance

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Cape Town - Political parties on Wednesday reflected on the recent economic growth of Africa, but cautioned that the continent needed effective leaders and governance organisations to ensure freedom and growth were enjoyed by all on the continent.

New metro promises better service delivery

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East London - Officials from the newly established Buffalo City metro have assured residents that they will be provided with better service delivery.

SA port claims misleading - Transnet

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Pretoria - Claims that South Africa's ports are the most expensive in the world are misleading and careless, Transnet Chief Executive Brian Molefe said on Thursday.

Cold weather to persist in parts of SA

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Pretoria - The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that cold weather conditions will persist in most parts of the country until Thursday.