South Africa

Pretoria - The South African government says it had on several occasions called on the Chinese to halt the execution of a South African woman convicted of smuggling drugs.

Pretoria - South Africa has commemorated the 15th anniversary of the signing of the country's Constitution with the lighting of an "Eternal Flame of Democracy", which will serve as a reminder and commitment to the country's democracy.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Dr Zweli Mkhize has welcomed the appointment of Judge Narotem Patel by President Jacob Zuma to serve as provincial High Court Judge President.

Pretoria - The two Vietnamese nationals arrested at OR Tambo International Airport last Thursday with ivory and rhino horns will remain in police custody until a translator is found.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development has urged residents of the province to take anti-malarial medication before they visit malaria endemic areas.

Pretoria - Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Godfrey Oliphant, has urged the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) to continue to pursue the targets of skills and capacity building for the sector as set out in the revised Mining Charter.

Durban - The International Convention Centre Durban - which will be home to the United Nations climate change talks in just under a week - boasts many eco-wise features.

Durban - Youths from four South African schools will get the opportunity of a lifetime when they participate in the Youth Climate Negotiation session at the Climate Change Response Expo.

Durban - The COP17/CMP7 Responsible Accommodation Campaign could help boost the city's image as a "green events" destination.

Pretoria - Eskom reported strong financial results with a net profit of R12.8 billion in the six months ended in September compared to last year's R9.5 billion.

Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency for National Planning Trevor Manuel is satisfied and confident with the processes involved in the delivery of Census 2011.

Pretoria - Jacob Humphreys has been found guilty of murdering 10 schoolchildren who were killed when his minibus was hit by a train at a level crossing in Blackheath outside Cape Town last year.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma is back in the country after concluding working visits to Nigeria and Benin this weekend, his office said on Monday.

Pretoria - Members of the public have been warned to be on the lookout for bogus 'placement agents' or so-called companies that claim to offer employment to job seekers and later claim a fee for placement.

Pretoria - The outcome of COP17 is a historic achievement that will go a long way in furthering the global climate agenda, says the head of the South African COP17 delegation Edna Molewa.