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Eersterust pupils urged to focus on education

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Pretoria - Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela on Thursday encouraged pupils from Eersterust, east of Pretoria to focus on their education and to look after the environment.

Drug Masterplan to fight substance abuse

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Cape Town – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says government departments are collaborating with other sectors of society to implement the National Drug Masterplan to respond to the scourge of drugs and substance abuse.

Govt must reflect on women empowerment

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Pretoria - Deputy Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Andries Nel says it is important to reflect on progress made in empowering women.

Pistorius’ release referred to parole board

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Pretoria - Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha on Wednesday announced that he has decided to refer the decision to place paralympian Oscar Pistorius under correctional supervision to the Correctional Supervision and Parole Review Board.

Water to be released from Lesotho Highlands Project

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Pretoria - In an attempt to address the water challenges faced by the Free State municipalities, the Department of Water and Sanitation has granted approval for the release of water from the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.

Women officers conduct roadblocks

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Pretoria - As part of Women’s Month activities, female law enforcement officers conducted road operations in the Free State on Wednesday.

SA to attend World Water Week

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Pretoria - Minister of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane, will on Saturday lead a South African delegation to the World Water Week 2015 event in Stockholm, Sweden.

NEHAWU, NHLS reach common ground

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Pretoria - The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) management has signed an agreement with National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) to resolve the wage negotiation dispute and avert a looming strike.

Marikana housing project commended

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Pretoria - The Select Committee on Social Services has commended the North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements for successfully implementing the Marikana housing project.

No load shedding for almost two weeks

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Pretoria - There has been no load shedding for close to two weeks as the power system is currently constrained but stable, said Eskom on Thursday.

Struggle stalwart Gxowa honoured

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Pretoria - The Gauteng government has honoured the life of activist and liberation struggle stalwart Bertha Gxowa by unveiling a life-size statue of her at the Ke-Ditselane Cultural Village in Katlehong.

President sends condolences to Indian President

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has conveyed a message of condolences to Indian President, Pranab Mukherjee, following the passing away of his wife, First Lady Suvra Mukherjee, on Tuesday.