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New member for arms deal commission
07 December 2011 - President Jacob Zuma has appointed Free State High Court President Hendrick Mmoli Thekiso Musi as a member of the Commission of Inquiry into the so-called arms deal.

CSA inquiry adjourned
07 December 2011 - The oral presentations to the ministerial committee of inquiry into the financial affairs of Cricket South Africa (CSA), chaired by Judge Chris Nicholson, will adjourn until January 2012.

Act now, Ban urges climate delegates
07 December 2011 - As the pressure to address climate change continues to mount at COP17, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon warned on Tuesday that the world was in danger.

SA praised for proposed climate change legislation
06 December 2011 - The South African government has been praised for setting an example by moving to introduce climate change legislation.

Gloves off at COP17
05 December 2011 - A group of 54 African countries at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban has flexed its muscles on Monday, expressing concern at what it described as attempts by some developed countries to kill the Kyoto Protocol.

Petrol to come down by 11 cents
02 December 2011 - Motorists have been given an early Christmas present in the form of a petrol price decrease. All grades of petrol will come down by 11 cents next Wednesday, the Energy Department announced on Friday.

Reserve Bank sounds warning on inflation
24 November 2011 - The South African Reserve Bank views risks to the country's inflation projections as being skewed slightly to the upside.

SA to mark 16 Days of Activism
24 November 2011 - South Africa will tomorrow join the rest of the world in kicking off the 16 Days of Activism Campaign on No Violence against Women and Children.

No more 5 cent coins
24 November 2011 - South Africa will no longer be making 5 cent coins, says Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi.

National Assembly passes Information Bill
22 November 2011 - Despite stiff opposition, Parliament's National Assembly has voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Protection of State Information Bill.

Vision 2030 available in all official languages
22 November 2011 - The National Development Plan (NDP), which charts a 20-year path towards achieving a better life for all South Africans, is now available in all eleven official languages.

Research to give fresh insight into SA economy
16 November 2011 - A new research report on South Africa, expected to be released next year, is to provide unique insight into the workings of the country's economy, says the Department of Trade and Industry.

New wage subsidy under discussion: Motlanthe
15 November 2011 - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has revealed that discussions on the proposed youth wage subsidy are underway with key stakeholders to address joblessness in the country.

Overhaul of rail system to create more jobs
05 April 2011 - The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa's plans to revamp the country's rail system is expected to create between 72000 and 100000 job opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled workers over an 18-year period.

S Africans borrowing more money: NCR
04 April 2011 - The total value of credit granted to consumers in the quarter ended December 2010 increased by 11.17 percent, the National Credit Regulator (NCR) said on Monday.

Metro Police arrest 108 in weekend operations
04 April 2011 - The City of Cape Town's Metro Police Department this weekend arrested 104 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol and another four persons for being in possession of illegal narcotics. This was the result of the Department's continuous high visibility patrols and placing of roadblocks at strategic locations

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