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Water use reduced in Vaal, Orange River Systems

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Pretoria – Due to insufficient rains and to avoid a water shortage in the Vaal and Orange River Systems, the Department of Water and Sanitation has reduced the abstraction of water from these systems.

SA adopts “test and treat” to combat AIDS

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Pretoria - The National Department of Health will from September 2016 adopt a “test and treat” approach to HIV/AIDS in line with the World Health Organisation's guidelines.

SA team to study weather patterns

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Pretoria – A team of experts is heading to Gough Island in the South Atlantic Ocean to gather more data on weather patterns.

SA elected as chair of SADC

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Pretoria - South Africa has been elected as the chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

Industrial parks revival a boon to SA economy

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Polokwane – The revitalisation of industrial parks across the country has taken centre stage at the Department of Trade and Industry, as South Africa seeks ways to breathe new life into communities that have been left out of the mainstream economy.

Early birth registration improves service delivery

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Polokwane – Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba has urged parents to register their babies at birth with the Department of Home Affairs to help government in its planning so it can better deliver services to communities.

Criminal activities at universities condemned

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Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has called on the police to find the criminals behind the destruction of university property.

Minister congratulates African Times

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Pretoria – Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi has congratulated the African Times after the first edition of the newspaper hit the streets on Wednesday.

Announcement on 2017 varsity fees expected mid-Sept

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Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande says he is hopeful that current consultations with all stakeholders on 2017 university fees will conclude successfully, with formal announcement expected to be made in mid-September.

Improving Gauteng's rail services

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Pretoria - The Select Committee on Economic Business Development has backed calls for rail operations in Gauteng to be integrated so commuters throughout the province can benefit.

DTT rollout reaches milestone in SKA area

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Pretoria - Government is on track to complete the subsidised set-top box (STB) rollout programme in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) area in the Northern Cape.

Nominations open for National Orders

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Pretoria – The Presidency has reminded members of the public that they have until 15 September 2016 to submit their nominations for the National Orders.