Pretoria – Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor has announced bidders for the smart ID cards, which will be rolled out in July.
South Africa
Motlanthe hails 15th African Renaissance Conference as ‘historic’ |
23-5-2013
By Bhekisisa Mncube
Durban – Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has hailed the 15th African Renaissance Conference as a “historic event”, as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the forerunner of the African Union (AU).
Wildcat strikes no way to advance interests of the poor – Zuma |
23-5-2013
Cape Town – Trade union leaders should engage with union members to ensure that unnecessary labour action does not take place, President Jacob Zuma said today, adding that wildcat strikes were no way to advance the interests of marginalised South Africans.
Sanral welcomes passing of transport amendment bill |
23-5-2013
Pretoria - The South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) has welcomed the passing of the Transport and Related Matters Amendment Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), which amends the Sanral Act.
Nelson Mandela Sports Day to launch next month |
23-5-2013
Cape Town – The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, said an annual Nelson Mandela Sports Day would be launched next month in partnership with the South African Rugby Union (Saru) and the South African Football Association (Safa).
Parly applauds heroines for bravery |
23-5-2013
Cape Town – She’s known as the Human Navigator, an honour bestowed on her by her colleagues because she led 15 colleagues to safety from behind enemy lines in the Central African Republic.
President Zuma condemns abuse of his name |
23-5-2013
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has condemned the practice of using his name and that of Cabinet Ministers to secure privileges or flout government procedures, following the release of the report into the landing of a private plane at the Waterkloof Air Force Base.
Manuel: Africa must learn from its past |
23-5-2013
Pretoria - As a continent, Africa needs to pause and reflect on the history of the past 50 years and begin to develop lessons for the next 50 years, says Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel.
Reserve bank keeps repo rate unchanged |
23-5-2013
Pretoria - The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee [MPC] has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5 percent as expected by the market.
Govt passes 3-million housing mark |
23-5-2013
Cape Town – Government has for the first time since 1994 passed the 3-million mark in providing houses and housing opportunities in South Africa.
Calls for stringent management of initiation schools |
23-5-2013
Pretoria - The Men’s Sector of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC) has called for the fast tracking of legislation related to the governance and management of traditional initiation schools across the country.
Tough action against irresponsible contractors |
23-5-2013
Pretoria - The Ekurhuleni Metro has vowed to take tougher action against contractors whose carelessness is resulting in extensive damage to council infrastructure, leading to residents and businesses being inconvenienced.
SAPS website: "No case info was compromised" |
23-5-2013
Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) says no important case information was compromised when their website was hacked on Tuesday.
Over 2.5m visits to Gauteng's central hospitals |
23-5-2013
Pretoria – The number of people visiting Gauteng hospitals has grown phenomenally in the last three months, indicating an increasing pressure faced by the health facilities because of the burden of disease.
New school restores human dignity |
23-5-2013
Pretoria – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says eradicating mud schools and unsafe structures is one of many ways in which government strives to restore human dignity.
SA, UK in talks over visa requirements |
23-5-2013
Pretoria – Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor says her department is in talks with United Kingdom authorities in a bid to lift visa requirements for South African passport holders.
Con court ruling in Van der Vywer’s case welcomed |
23-5-2013
Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has welcomed the decision of the Constitutional Court, which dismissed Frederick Barend van Der Vywer’s claim against the state.
School of Government to improve public service |
22-5-2013
Cape Town – Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the new school for public servants, which will be launched in October this year, will boost the public sector’s performance.
Gender council to reach out to communities |
22-5-2013
Pretoria – The National Council against Gender-Based Violence has completed its Annual Action Plan and will be engaging with communities across the country to popularise the plan.
Schools to offer African languages from Grade R |
22-5-2013
Pretoria – The Department of Basic Education has announced that all schools will now offer an African language to all learners from Grades R to 9.
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