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Medicinal plant project to assist village

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Pretoria - A R20 million medicinal plant conservation project in Limpopo is expected to advance the need for development, promotion and protection of natural, biological resources in the area.

Government condemns mine violence

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Pretoria - Government says it is saddened by the acts of violence that erupted at Anglo American Platinum’s Siphumelele mine in Rustenburg on Monday.

Football brings Hope to Alexandra

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Johannesburg - While the World Cup has brought the greatest football teams on the planet to South Africa, the Football for Hope Festival 2010 will assemble 32 teams that represent the power of the game to bring about social change

Mthethwa targets errant police officers

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Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa is tightening the noose on police officers who abuse their positions by addressing weakness within the organisation that investigates complaints of criminality and misconduct by police.

SA to honour women struggle icons

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Johannesburg - In a move that is set to put the struggle of South African women in the forefront, the Department of Arts and Culture announced on Tuesday that the graves of struggle icons Helen Joseph, Lillian Ngoyi and Charlotte Maxeke will be declared as national heritage sites.

NPC calls for withdrawal of e.tv subpoenas

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Pretoria - The National Press Club has called on authorities to immediately withdraw the subpoenas against two e.tv journalists who are expected to appear in court today.

The National Development Plan unpacked

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The National Development Plan (NDP) offers a long-term perspective. It defines a desired destination and identifies the role different sectors of society need to play in reaching that goal.

World Cup will not disrupt schools - Govt

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Pretoria - Government has reassured the public, particularly parents, that the number of school days will not be lost due to the longer holiday during the World Cup.

World Cup fever hits Union Buildings

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Pretoria - Ministers, deputy ministers and LOC dignitaries will participate in football matches at the Union Buildings as part of the celebrations for the hosting of what promises to be the best World Cup ever.

England touches down in SA

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Pretoria - The English national soccer team arrived at the OR Tambo International Airport this morning for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Cabinet gets firm on threats of xenophobia

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Pretoria - Cabinet has re-established the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to focus on threats of attacks on foreign nationals possibly after the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Cabinet welcomes announcement of Bafana squad

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Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the announcement of the 23-man squad due to represent South Africa at the FIFA World Cup spectacle in a week's time, and has wished the team well.