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Motlanthe, SANAC Trust meet to map future

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe on Tuesday met with the new South African National Aids Council (SANAC) Trust to induct the members of the trust in their new roles.

SA films get six Oscar nominations

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Pretoria - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday that South African sci- fi thriller District 9 and rugby-themed film Invictus have been nominated for Oscar awards

Zuma names BBBEE Council members

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday announced the names of those who will serve in the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Council.

SAFA launches official mascot

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Bloemfontein - As the spirit of the 2010 FIFA World Cup continues among soccer fans, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has launched its official mascot called DISKI.

SA declares war on muthi killings

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Pretoria - Government and traditional healers have formed an alliance declaring war on muthi killings, following the death of 10-year-old Kgomo Masego early this year.

Motlanthe urges leaders to walk the talk

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has called on the Heads of State attending the World Food Summit in Rome to act decisively to address food security challenges facing the world.

SA considers single window for mineral rights

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Pretoria - Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu says South Africa is seriously considering creating a single window for processing mineral rights as well as associated environmental authorisation and water licenses.

Municipal turnaround strategy approved

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Pretoria - Cabinet has approved a turnaround strategy aimed at overhauling municipalities that had come under fire for poor service delivery.

Temporary withdrawal of Rea Vaya

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Pretoria - The City of Joburg has decided to close the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system's inner-city routes for the time-being, due to a number of challenges.

All eyes on National Budget

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Pretoria - Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will today table the country’s National budget, which is expected to give details on how the country’s massive infrastructure projects will be funded.