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NW road construction projects on track

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Pretoria - The process of declaring 25 strategic roads in the province as national roads have been completed, says North West Premier Thandi Modise.

Gauteng rallies support for AFCON

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Pretoria - With 100 days to go before the start of 2013 Orange African Cup of Nations, the Gauteng provincial government has called on Gauteng residents to get behind the tournament.

Motlanthe wraps-up Italy visit

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe concluded his official visit to Italy on Wednesday where he held bilateral talks with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti.

Govt welcomes decision on Walmart development fund

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Pretoria - The Departments of Economic Development, Trade and Industry (dti) and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) have welcomed the Competition Appeal Court's decision, instructing retail giant Walmart to set up a R240 million supplier development fund as a condition for it acquiring South African retailer Massmart.

SA observes Mental Health Awareness Month

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Pretoria - National and provincial departments of Health are to observe Mental Health Awareness Month by conducting various activities to educate the public about mental health, including depression.

Mayor optimistic about Ekurhuleni's matric performance

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Pretoria - Despite the service delivery protests earlier in the year, which disrupted education in some parts of Ekurhuleni, mayor Mondli Gungubele is optimistic that the grade 12 learners will do well in the upcoming final exams.

Madonsela reveals findings into Limpopo tender

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Pretoria - Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has called for urgent steps to be taken to cancel an agreement between the Limpopo Department of Roads and Transport and On-Point Engineering.

North West committed to hosting successful 2013 Afcon

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Pretoria - The North West Provincial Government has pledged its full support to the successful hosting of all the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2013 matches to be played at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium next year.

Investment in road infrastructure key to SA's development

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Pretoria - South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) boss Nazir Alli says it is important for the country to keep investing in the upgrading and maintenance of its road infrastructure to pave the way for economic growth and development.

Motlanthe to visit Italy

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe is to undertake a working visit to Italy on Tuesday.

Alleged ATM bombers to appear in court

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Pretoria - The seven suspects who were arrested over the weekend in connection with a series of safe and ATM bombings and armed robberies are to appear in court in Limpopo today.