South Africa

Pretoria - Government has conveyed condolences to the families of the people who lost their lives during recent incidents of illegal mining.

Pretoria - A hearing by the Film and Publication Board (FPB), which will discuss the controversial painting that depicts President Jacob Zuma in an offensive manner, is underway in Pretoria.

Sandton - Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA) and the City of Johannesburg have committed to delivering a successful 4th World Conference on Doping in Sport.

Pretoria - No decision has been taken about the findings and recommendations contained in the report of the Independent Assessor, who had investigated various allegations made against the Council of the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein.

Pretoria - Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the police's response time to crime victims must be speeded up, and the courtesy and treatment given to victims must not be seen "as a favour".

Pretoria - Police management on Thursday said they had halted the process of withdrawal of firearms from police officers.

Pretoria - South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2012 rose by 2.7%, said Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

pretoria - On the eve of Freedom Day, the National Planning Commission (NPC) has launched a national dialogue aimed at the youth on the social media platform Mxit.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Dr Zweli Mkhize has expressed outrage at the alleged rape of an eight-year-old girl in Gingindlovu in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

Pretoria - Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, will on Saturday participate in a 240km Aspen Trans Karoo mountain bike challenge as part of an ambitious project to raise funds for under-privileged children who do not have access to quality healthcare services.

Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma will meet with Malawi's new President, Joyce Banda, today to exchange views on issues of mutual interest and common concern, paying particular attention to the economic challenges facing Malawi.

Pretoria- South Africa today marks 18 years of democracy with President Jacob Zuma expected to deliver the keynote address.

Pretoria- The implementation of the e-tolling system has been postponed to next month, the Department of Transport has announced.

Pretoria - Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, said plans were underway to establish Heroes Acres in the provinces in recognition of those military veterans who contributed in the struggle for the country's democracy.

Pretoria- A dazzling flypast and ceremonial Guard of Honour have greeted President Jacob Zuma and spectators to Freedom Day celebrations.