South African vehicle sales grow strongly

South African new vehicle sales grew by 20.7% year-on-year in May, climbing to their highest level in a year, while exports of South African-produced vehicles also improved by 2.5%, with forecasts positive for the rest of the year.

Serious crime 'on the decrease in SA'

South Africa saw an overall decrease in serious crime between 2010 and 2011, according to a government mid-term review report. This included decreases in murder, attempted murder, car-jackings and house robberies.

Health sector overhaul on track: report

Progress on establishing South Africa's National Health Insurance scheme to improve the effectiveness of the country's health system is well under way, says Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Minister Collins Chabane.

Land reform: progress, challenges

Since 1994, South Africa has transferred over 6.8-million hectares of land to people dispossessed under apartheid, at an improved rate in recent years. However, better post-settlement support is needed for beneficiaries to become successful farmers, a government report finds.

'Harness ICT to serve Africa's people'

Information and communication technologies can help governments across the continent improve their services to citizens, Communications Minister Dina Pule said at the opening of the inaugural ICT Indaba in Cape Town on Monday.

Jean de Villiers named Springbok captain

Stormers centre Jean de Villiers has been named Springbok captain for the three-test series against England that kicks off in Durban on Saturday. He becomes the 54th player to lead the men in green and gold.