NDP is South Africa's roadmap: Zuma

President Jacob Zuma has reiterated the government's support for the National Development Plan as South Africa's "long-term socio-economic development roadmap", saying the plan "ensures certainty with regards to the direction of the country in the next 20 years".

Mandela 'improving but still serious'

Nelson Mandela's condition continues to improve but remains serious, South African President Jacob Zuma said as the former president began his seventh day in hospital on Friday.

Youth development: 'play your part'

As South Africa prepares for its national Youth Day commemoration, taking place in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday, the Cabinet has called on all citizens to play their part in making the lives of young people better.

SA, Boeing in titanium technology deal

South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and US aerospace giant Boeing are to collaborate on the research and development of titanium powder technology for industrial manufacturing processes in the aviation industry.

Junior Boks through to JWC semis

The South African under-20 team secured a place in the semi-finals of the IRB Junior World Championship after a hard-fought 26-19 victory over hosts France in a Pool A match in La Roche-sur-Yon on Thursday evening.

Eco-tourism in South Africa's winelands is thriving, with visitors to the Western Cape increasingly as interested in exploring the wealth of eco-tourism activities on offer as they are in sampling the region's famous wines.

Is Africa the world's most under-rated investment destination? Could the continent offer better returns on cheaper capital? Could private equity be the key to unlocking the wealth of the world's largest market and the last frontier of growth in an ailing global economy?

Stability and predictability of institutions, a free press and a transparent Constitution and government give South Africa an advantage over many developing countries in attracting investment, but more must be done to stamp out corruption, says Goldman Sachs International MD Colin Coleman.

South Africa's three major international airports, OR Tambo International, Cape Town International and King Shaka International, scored a treble at the 2011 Skytrax World Airport Awards, being named the top three airports in Africa.

The government plans to make it easier to do business in South Africa by setting up a national one-stop shop for investment approvals, reforming BEE codes, and simplifying the red tape required of small businesses.

The world-renowned Kruger National Park, South Africa's largest game reserve, offers incomparable game and bird viewing, and accommodation to suit every taste, within a biodiversity hotspot the size of a small country.

16 June 1976: 'This is our day'

NDP is South Africa's roadmap: Zuma

Mandela 'improving but still serious'

Youth development: 'play your part'

SA, Boeing in titanium technology deal

Junior Boks through to JWC semis