South Africa

Grahamstown - An Eastern Cape municipality will spend nearly R3 million in an attempt to completely do away with the bucket toilet system.

Pretoria - The Department of Health has released draft regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children for public comment.

Lebowakgomo - The Limpopo Provincial Government has been hard at work intensifying the fight against HIV and Aids by increasing the number of healthcare centres offering comprehensive HIV and Aids treatment.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolence to the family of struggle veteran Nokuhamba Nyawo who died on Monday.

Pretoria - Harsher sentences lie ahead for not only those who steal, but those who buy stolen goods when the Second-Hand Goods Act comes into effect, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has warned.

Bloemfontein - Some residents of the Free State have applauded Premier Ace Magashule's State of the Province's Address, saying it promises to address the critical needs of the community.

Pretoria - The South African Football Association (Safa) has appointed Mvuzo Mbebe as the Chief Executive for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournaments.

Pretoria - South Africa is today joining the world in observing the 101st International Women's Day- which is used to highlight the plight of rural woman and how they can be brought out of hunger and poverty.

Lebowakgomo - The national government administration team is making progress in improving the financial situation of the Limpopo Provincial Government, says Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale.

Pretoria - Banyana Banyana crashed out of the Cyprus Women's Cup on Tuesday before reaching the knock-out stages.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, hosted her counterpart from Sri Lanka, Gamini Lakshman Peiris, on Monday, to discuss bilateral relations and the peace process in that country.

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has instructed the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) to conduct a speedy but thorough investigation into the alleged shooting of a Soweto teenager by a police officer.

Bloemfontein - The Free State government has renewed its commitment to job creation and improving education and healthcare in the province.

Lebowakgomo - Siloam Hospital will be revitilised at a cost of R250 million through the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission.

Pretoria - Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has called on the public to comment on the department's intention to include certain land as part of the country's eight national parks.